Your next Amazon delivery van might be a bike

Date:
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:09:32 +0000

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Amazon orders are being delivered by bike and on foot in London as the
company looks to reduce its carbon footprint.

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Depending on where you live, your next Amazon purchase might be delivered by
a new four-wheel e-bike instead of the usual delivery van.

If you pick up some bargains during this years Prime Day sale your package could arrive on the back of a new e-cargo bike comprising a custom four-wheel chassis and an enclosed trailer. Alternatively, it might even be delivered by someone on foot (via The Guardian ).

These new options are being trialed by an Amazon delivery hub in the east-London borough of Hackney. They're joining Amazons steadily growing
fleet of electric vans as Amazon works towards its goal of being carbon-neutral by 2040.

Amazons new delivery options should also help it reduce the cost of bringing parcels to London residents. The new vans and e-bikes will be exempt from Londons congestion charge a fee paid by drivers unless their vehicle meets certain low-emissions standards.

While the trial has only just begun, Amazon isnt haning around. It already
has plans to open additional e-bike delivery hubs in the near future, and should be rolling out new Rivian-made electric vans in the US before the end of 2022.

Electric bikes aren't just a sustainable option for deliveries; they're perfect for the environmentally conscious commuter too, helping you reduce your carbon output while also giving your ride a bit of juice so you can get to your destination faster. If you want to see what's out there, check out
our picks for the best e-bikes you can ride today.



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