At the Delivering the Future event held on May 7 at Amazon’s Innovation Centre in Dortmund, the company showcased its commitment to sustainability with a comprehensive lineup of zero-exhaust-emission vehicles. These include everything from 40-tonne electric trucks to electric cargo bikes and pushcarts. The initiative is part of Amazon’s € 1 billion investment to electrify and decarbonise its European transportation network, aligning with its pledge to reach net-zero carbon across operations by 2040.
Electric trucks reshape middle-mile logistics
Amazon’s most notable advancement involves its largest-ever order of over 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros600 electric heavy trucks. These 40-tonne vehicles will enter Amazon’s middle-mile operations in Germany and the UK from late 2025. Each truck can be charged from 20% to 80% in just over an hour using 360kW fast-charging stations, also being installed by Amazon. Once deployed, the trucks are expected to transport more than 350 million packages annually.
Urban delivery redefined with micro-mobility
In addition to long-haul efforts, Amazon is transforming last-mile logistics with over 3,500 electric vans and 60+ micro-mobility hubs across more than 45 European cities. These hubs support zero-emission deliveries using electric cargo bikes and manual pushcarts. New additions to the network include Vienna, Rome, and Madrid, joining long-standing sites in London, Paris, and Milan.
Rail and sea routes further reduce emissions
Amazon’s decarbonisation strategy also focuses on modal shift. Using rail and sea for intra-European transport cuts carbon emissions by nearly 50% compared to road freight. The UK’s fully electric West Coast Main Line now facilitates mass rail deliveries, while innovative pilot projects in cities like Frankfurt integrate electric vans, trams, and cargo bikes for a full zero-emission delivery chain.
Sustainable deliveries on the rise
In 2024 alone, Amazon and its delivery partners moved over 200 million packages via electric or manual vehicles across Europe. The initiative illustrates how technology, logistics, and environmental responsibility can come together to reshape the future of commerce and meet growing customer expectations with minimal environmental impact.
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