Amazon, ecological turning point: the e-commerce giant chooses Mercedes electric vans for logistics. Two models
Amazon, the global e-commerce giant carried out with a decision on the ecological, on the “green”. And immediately, with the agreement stipulated with Mercedes Benzdespite the recent deal with Rivian, a startup that will have to build 100,000 electric vans. The leaders of the US giant must have thought too long; hence the decision to contact the German company he will send 1,800 electric vans. For the brand of Stuttgart this is the largest order ever received for electric vehicles; a sort of perfect timing, also considering the recent accession to The Climate Pledge, with Mercedes determined to reach zero carbon emissions by 2040. Amazon said it was satisfied with the order, considered satisfactory and explained how it is well advanced to meet the commitment to use only renewable energy by 2025.
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Amazon chooses Mercedes electric vans: models
Two models that Mercedes will deliver to Amazon. These are the Mercedes-Benz e-Sprinter and the e-Vito. The first will provide the largest number of specimens, about 1,200 of the 1,800 total; it has the same capacity as the one with an internal combustion engine and is fitted with one 55 kWh battery than in WLPT cycle gives up to 160 km of autonomy. With a 55 kWh battery, instead, autonomy descends to about 120 km. A little less than half an hour, approximately 25 ′, fast charge from 10% to 80%.
L’e-Vito, on the other hand, it is a slightly smaller model than thee-Sprinter and will only be used in places where it will be impossible to walk with a larger van. As for the vans Rivianinstead, we will have to wait a few more years. Also in this case, vans of different sizes for load and battery capacity will be provided, capable of being functional in every situation.
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