Eicher Partners with Amazon to Introduce 1,000 Electric Trucks

10 Aug 2023 , 12:11 PM

Eicher Trucks and Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd, has partnered with Amazon to electrify middle-mile and last-mile delivery processes for the e-commerce giant in India. The collaboration aims to introduce around 1,000 zero-emission electric trucks into Amazon’s delivery operations over the next five years.

The deployment will be carried out through Amazon’s transport service partners, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV). Amazon India Vice-President Customer Fulfilment, Abhinav Singh, affirmed the commitment to integrating 10,000 EVs into the delivery fleet in India by 2025.

Eicher’s electric trucks, built on an established EV platform, will feature advanced digital capabilities and are currently operational in bus applications.

The electric trucks will range from 8 to 24 feet in deck length, offering tailored cargo stacking arrangements. These vehicles will provide both fast and slow charging options to cater to diverse operational requirements.

The service package includes considerations like charging infrastructure availability, operational prerequisites, charging duration limitations, battery capacity, and energy management strategies.

Eicher Motors reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 905.6 crore in the quarter ending March 2023, indicating a remarkable 48.42% YoY growth.

As per information, Q4FY32 revenue stood at Rs 3,804.32 crore, rising from Rs 3,193.32 crore in the previous fiscal’s Q4. Amazon plans to deploy 50 Eicher electric trucks initially in key hubs like Delhi, Manesar, and Gurugram. The partnership aligns with the aim to develop a zero-emission transport ecosystem, as stated by VECV Managing Director and CEO Vinod Aggarwal.

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