CleanTechnica•8 days ago
Amazon Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Arrive in Canada
Key Takeaway
Large-scale commercial EV fleet deployments create substantial new, concentrated electricity demand, necessitating significant grid infrastructure and power supply planning.
AI Summary
- •Amazon has launched 50 Rivian electric delivery vans (EDVs) in Vancouver, Canada, marking their first deployment in the country.
- •This initiative signifies a growing trend of large commercial fleets electrifying, creating new, concentrated electricity demand centers.
- •For developers and large power consumers, this highlights the increasing need for robust grid infrastructure, charging solutions, and potentially dedicated power supply to support large-scale EV operations.
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Article Content
Amazon has deployed Rivian’s electric delivery vans in Canada for the first time, the companies announced this week. Deployed in the Vancouver area, there are now 50 Rivian EDVs roaming the streets in their Amazon wrapping. As someone living in Florida who has seen these electric delivery vans all over ... [continued] The post Amazon Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Arrive in Canada appeared first on CleanTechnica .