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Amazon To Double Its Zero-emission Fleet in €1 Billion Investment

The company plans to bring in 10,000 electric delivery vans and 1,500 electric heavy goods vehicles by 2027, and the fleet decarbonization program starts with the introduction of 20 fully electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) by year-end in Germany.

Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian to Develop Large Electric Vans

Subject to formal agreement, the joint venture will build two new large electric vans in a factory based in central or eastern Europe, with output expected within two years. One van will be based on the M-B Vans’ electric architecture known as VAN.EA, and the other based on the second generation Rivian Light Van (RLV) platform.

Bridgestone & AWS Partner on Platform Development and New Customer Solutions

With AWS, Bridgestone hopes to accelerate the creation of digital platforms to launch new customer solutions, improve data analysis and streamline IT operations.

Nissan Exec Named Senior Leader, Transportation Partnerships and Strategy at Amazon

Jennifer Moser will join the last-mile mobility team as the global leader.

Amazon to Launch E-Cargo Delivery Bike Fleet in London

The e-bikes coupled with on-foot delivery walkers will replace up to 5 million traditional vehicular deliveries per year.

Hertz Aims to Modernize Digital & Mobility Technology with Help from Amazon

Hertz will collaborate with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) to modernize and digitize the Hertz customer experience and key components of its new mobility platform, including enhanced data analytics and vehicle telematics capabilities.

Amazon is Target of $100 Million Lawsuit for Causing Driver Distraction

A new lawsuit claims the tech giant put unrealistic expectations on a delivery driver that caused a collision and resulted in a motorcyclist losing his leg.

The New-Look Electric Van Market: 2022 & Beyond

As the last-mile delivery segment explodes, manufacturers large and small have answered the challenge with a wild variety of vehicles — and the delivery “van” may never be the same.

Volvo Trucks to Host Online Electromobility Event

Volvo Trucks will host a global online event October 12, 3 p.m. CET, to help advance the transformation to electric transports. The event will not only answer common questions, but also highlight important business aspects of electromobility, according to Volvo. In addition to Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm and company experts, the event will include representatives from large transport buyers, such as Amazon and IKEA.

Supply Chain Strain: Fleets Manage in the New Normal

With vehicle supply constraints and inflated prices now forecast through 2023, fleet operators are adjusting their duty cycles, fleet plans, and job management.