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Amazon Rolls Out First Electric Seaport Trucks, Aiming for Carbon Neutrality by 2040

May 7, 2024, 06:46 PM

Amazon is expanding its commitment to sustainability by integrating nearly 50 new heavy-duty electric trucks into its delivery fleet, primarily in Southern California. This move includes the deployment of its first electric seaport trucks, part of Amazon's broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. The trucks, which cost approximately $500,000 each and have a range of 275 miles per charge, will be used to transport cargo from southern California seaports, aligning with the company's efforts to reduce tailpipe emissions and decarbonize its transportation network.