Einride to deploy 75 electric heavy-duty trucks to Amazon in the U.S.
"We are working with Amazon to scale electric freight capacity in the U.S.", stated the international company. Following a successful initial trial, Einride will deploy 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks and supporting charging infrastructure across five locations in the U.S.
Einride has announced the deployment of 75 electric heavy-duty trucks to Amazon in the U.S. “We are working with Amazon to scale electric freight capacity in the U.S.”, stated the international company. Following a successful initial trial, Einride will deploy 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks and supporting charging infrastructure across five locations in the U.S.
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The trucks “will support Amazon’s middle mile network, powered by Amazon Relay, and are projected to drive up to 3 million electric transport miles annually, all with zero-tailpipe emissions”. Indeed, Amazon Relay is the very first app developed by the logistics giant and addressed to truck drivers on a global scale.
“Working with Amazon is yet another powerful validation of Einride’s technology and strategic vision,” said Roozbeh Charli, CEO of Einride. “By deploying our intelligent platform within one of the world’s most sophisticated logistics networks, we are accelerating growth, while continuing to build industry-leading operational expertise.”
