Rivians electric delivery trucks for Amazon are being deployed nationwide.

By the end of this year, Amazon and Rivian intend to introduce thousands of specially designed electric delivery cars to more than 100 cities, and 100,000 of them nationwide by 2030.

Friday, July 22, 2022 | Chimniii Desk

Customers in the United States will start noticing Rivian's custom electric delivery trucks on the roads in places including Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis, among others. By the end of this year, thousands of Amazon's customised electric delivery cars are anticipated in more than 100 locations, and by the year 2030, 100,000 will be deployed nationwide.

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The cars have undergone extensive testing among drivers all around the nation and were built with comfort, safety, and sustainability in mind. They are the result of Amazon's collaboration with Rivian, which the two firms revealed when Amazon co-founded the latter in 2019. Amazon also became the first signatory to The Climate Pledge, which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across all of our activities by the year 2040. As part of the Pledge, Amazon is developing a more environmentally friendly delivery fleet, and its collaboration with Rivian is crucial to decarbonizing its last mile operations and fostering innovation that can assist others in achieving net-zero carbon emissions.

By committing to have all 100,000 of its delivery cars be electric by 2030, Amazon will reduce carbon emissions by millions of metric tonnes annually.

"Fighting the effects of climate change demands ongoing innovation and action, and Amazon is collaborating with businesses who share our passion for developing fresh solutions to lessen our influence on the environment.

"We're thrilled to have our first custom electric delivery trucks on the road. Rivian has been a terrific partner in that mission," said Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon. "Today represents an important turning point in our Climate Pledge pledge. The goal of Rivian is to have 100,000 of its vehicles on the road by 2030, and we're just getting started on that path. Rivian was one of the first businesses Amazon invested in through the Climate Pledge Fund. In addition to being environmentally friendly, these new cars are also fantastic for drivers because they were among the safest and most comfortable delivery vehicles on the road at the time of their design.

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RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian, said that today "represents a crucial step, not just for Amazon and Rivian as partners, but also for transportation and the environment." "In 2019, Rivian and Amazon agreed to move quickly to develop a new delivery vehicle type that would significantly reduce carbon emissions. That dream is now becoming a reality because of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of our teams, as well as a shared purpose to improving the world for our children's children. To say that this is a momentous occasion is an understatement; we are delighted to see that this relationship has sparked decarbonization initiatives throughout the logistics delivery sector.

Since 2021, Amazon has been testing deliveries using preproduction Rivian vehicles, shipping over 430,000 products and logging over 90,000 km. Through extensive testing, Rivian has been able to further enhance the vehicle's usefulness and performance, safety and durability in a variety of environments and climates, as well as its cutting-edge technologies, to assure driver satisfaction. Additionally, Rivian has obtained certifications from the California Air Resources Board, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

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The custom cars are produced in Rivian's factory in Illinois and have cutting-edge features like:

Superior 360-degree visibility and vehicle features that safeguard both drivers and pedestrians were the emphasis of a design that put safety first.
a range of cutting-edge safety technologies, including collision alerts, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and highway and traffic assist technology. A big windshield also helps the driver see better.
A first-of-its-kind integrated technology enables smooth access to routing, navigation, driver support, and other features while fully integrating the delivery workflow with the vehicle.
Features like automatic door locking/unlocking as the driver approaches or exits the vehicle and a motorised bulkhead door that opens when drivers arrive at their delivery destination are designed to improve the driving experience and promote ease while driving.
An ergonomically built driver's cabin and cargo area for safe and easy movement inside the van. A stronger door on the driver's side for added protection.
Batteries that are cheap, durable, lightweight, and last the entire life of the vehicle.

Amazon has increased the number of charging stations at its delivery locations nationwide and plans to keep investing in the infrastructure needed to support a more environmentally friendly delivery fleet. The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance, which brings together businesses to speed up the transition to electric vehicles, was also established by Amazon in collaboration with the nonprofit CERES and a number of other fleet operators.

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