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ArticlesApril 15, 2021

A Day in the Life of an Amazon Delivery Agent

Delivering up to 330 packages a day while meeting performance metrics around truck load time, deliveries per hour, and driving behaviors can be rewarding — but isn’t for the faint of heart.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2021

Amazon Starts Testing Rivian Electric Delivery Vans for Delivery

These custom electric delivery vehicles will also be tested out in 15 additional cities through 2021.

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NewsOctober 8, 2020

Amazon Reveals Rivian’s Electric Delivery Vehicle Prototype

Amazon revealed a video, photos, and some details of the van’s features but did not include battery or drivetrain specs. The timeframe for initial deployment is now “as early as 2022.”

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2020

Lion Electric to Deliver All-Electric Trucks to Amazon

Lion Electric will deliver 10 battery-electric trucks to Amazon. The first two will be delivered this year.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2020

Amazon Drones One Step Closer to Takeoff

The FAA awarded Amazon a Part 135 air carrier certificate, which is also held by UPS and Wing, owned by Google’s parent Alphabet.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Delivers 1,800 EVs to Amazon’s European Fleet, Joins The Climate Pledge

Amazon is adding more than 1,800 electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year, as part of a shared effort to reduce emissions from the transportation sector.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Amazon to Hire Temporary Workers, Increase Wages Around Globe

Amazon is hoping to attract people who have been economically impacted as jobs in areas like hospitality, restaurants, and travel are lost or furloughed. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2020

Major Companies Accelerate EV Fleet Transition Through New Alliance

Several fleets have joined the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance to advance their commitments to fleet electrification.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2019

Rivian Receives $1.3B in its Fourth Investment

Rivian has closed an investment round of $1.3 billion, the fourth investment the battery-electric truck and SUV startup will receive in 2019.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2019

Amazon Delivery Contractors Linked to Increasing Road Deaths

As part of Amazon’s Last Mile program, the company has created a logistics network that relies on contracted delivery services using undertrained drivers in rented trucks. This creates a wall that protects Amazon from liability in fatal collisions.

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