No other company seems as determined to decarbonize its commercial delivery fleet as Amazon. The Seattle-based retail giant now operates a fleet of more than 13,500 Electric Delivery Vans across the U.S. and it has now established a robust charging network to ensure that the van delivering your precious Amazon Prime parcel doesn't run out of juice on its way to your home. These vans are made by California EV upstart Rivian, which also makes the R1T electric truck and the R1S SUV.
Another challenge was managing subcontractors who worked overnight to rotate vans among available charging dispensers. Instead, Amazon made that work in-house, allowing subcontracted workers to drive and deliver, rather than restrict them to managing rotation at charging stations. It's also working to eliminate the need for rotation by making more dispensers available to plug in at all times. Crucially, the drivers seem happy. Rivian Amazon EDVs are ubiquitous in New York City.
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