Amazon Accelerates Decarbonization with Major Electric Truck Rollout in Southern California

The e-commerce giant deploys 50 heavy-duty electric trucks, marking a significant step towards its 2040 carbon neutrality goal.

Amazon's new fleet in Southern California includes trucks for first, middle, and last-mile operations, aiming to drastically reduce tailpipe emissions.
The trucks, manufactured by Volvo, are expected to travel over 1 million miles annually, supporting Amazon's broader sustainability initiatives.
Charging infrastructure developments are underway, with high-speed charging depots being constructed to support the growing fleet.
Amazon's commitment to a zero-emission fleet is part of a larger effort to innovate in heavy-duty transportation and influence industry-wide environmental standards.
The initiative aligns with California's aggressive environmental policies, which mandate a transition to zero-emission vehicles at ports by 2035.