Over 6,000 EVs Deployed In India, Aiming For 10,000 by 2025: Amazon
E-commerce giant Amazon on Monday said that its India delivery fleet now boasts over 6,000 electric vehicles (EVs).
The company has been actively collaborating with a range of stakeholders, from manufacturers and delivery service providers to charging point operators and financing companies, to drive the adoption of EVs in its operations across more than 400 cities in India.
Amazon said that it is looking to deploy 10,000 EVs in India by 2025.
The company has sought out local original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), small and medium businesses, and startups in India to devise mobility solutions. Working closely with Altigreen, Amazon engineered a groundbreaking three-wheeler EV, featuring a 100-kilometre range and an impressive cargo capacity of 177 cubic feet.
Additionally, Tata Motors collaborated with the e-commerce giant to create the Tata Ace four-wheeler EV, offering a range exceeding 120 kilometres and a cargo capacity of 210 cubic feet. These EVs champion eco-friendliness and also present a substantially reduced total cost of ownership compared to traditional diesel vans.
Amazon's commitment to environmental responsibility goes hand in hand with its active participation in the "Shoonya - Zero-Pollution Mobility" campaign, a visionary initiative introduced by the Indian government in September 2021. This campaign, aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles for urban deliveries and ride-hailing services, resonates with Amazon's ongoing efforts to drive sustainable practices in the realm of e-mobility.
"We congratulate Amazon for achieving this remarkable feat, as it exemplifies their unwavering commitment to making zero tailpipe emissions deliveries possible," said Sudhendu Jyoti Sinha, Adviser, NITI Aayog.
In the year 2022, Amazon laid the foundation for a more sustainable future by launching six utility-scale renewable energy projects in India. The ambitious aspiration of powering its global operations with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025, ahead of the initial commitment of 2030, remains well on track. The execution of three wind-solar hybrid projects in Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, along with three solar farms in Rajasthan, culminates in a staggering total renewable energy capacity of 920MW.
