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Japan Gets Electric Delivery Vans With 160-Mile Range
VideosFeb 6

Japan Gets Electric Delivery Vans With 160-Mile Range

Toyota and Daihatsu just launched electric delivery vans that can travel 160 miles on a single charge, perfect for Japan's bustling city streets. The vehicles keep the same cargo space as gas models while cutting emissions from the country's massive delivery network.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Electric Delivery Van Stars in High-Speed Chase Video
VideosApr 13

Electric Delivery Van Stars in High-Speed Chase Video

A new electric delivery van just proved it has serious speed in a fun promotional video. The Harbinger electric van chases down a package thief with 440 horsepower and nearly instant acceleration.

Electrek2 min read
Amazon Hits 50,000 Electric Delivery Vans Worldwide
InnovationJun 5

Amazon Hits 50,000 Electric Delivery Vans Worldwide

Amazon just rolled out its 50,000th electric delivery van, marking the halfway point to its ambitious 2030 goal. The e-commerce giant is now operating the largest electric delivery fleet on the planet.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Electric Delivery Van Drops to $169K Amid Fuel Crisis
SolutionsMar 29

Electric Delivery Van Drops to $169K Amid Fuel Crisis

Workhorse just launched a more affordable electric delivery truck that could save small delivery companies thousands as gas prices spike nationwide. The new model cuts battery size without sacrificing the range most drivers actually need.

Electrek2 min read
Electric Vans Cut Delivery Costs 65% in California Test
InnovationMay 1

Electric Vans Cut Delivery Costs 65% in California Test

A California company just proved electric delivery vans can slash fuel costs by 65%, making the switch affordable for small fleets. Their secret? Bundling trucks, charging stations, and support into one lease package.

Electrek3 min read
Ford's New Electric Van Targets Budget-Conscious Fleets
InnovationMar 27

Ford's New Electric Van Targets Budget-Conscious Fleets

Ford just unveiled the Transit City, an affordable all-electric van designed for urban delivery drivers and small businesses who need reliable zero-emission transport without the premium price tag. Launching later this year at an estimated $47,000, it could make electric fleets accessible to thousands more companies.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Walmart Drone Delivery Reaches 40M Americans by 2027
VideosJun 9

Walmart Drone Delivery Reaches 40M Americans by 2027

Walmart and Wing are bringing 30-minute drone delivery to seven new cities, bringing flying packages to nearly 20 U.S. markets. After completing one million deliveries, the service that started as an experiment has become something customers use multiple times per week.

The Robot Report2 min read
Amazon Tests E-Cargo Bikes for DC Deliveries
InnovationMay 17

Amazon Tests E-Cargo Bikes for DC Deliveries

Amazon is swapping delivery vans for battery-powered cargo bikes in a Washington, DC pilot program that could ease traffic while cutting emissions. The 10-month trial deploys up to 15 enclosed e-bikes operating from a local microhub.

Electrek2 min read
Kia's New Electric Van Rethinks Work Vehicles for Everyone
InnovationFeb 11

Kia's New Electric Van Rethinks Work Vehicles for Everyone

Kia listened to real van users and created the PV5, an electric van that's stylish, practical, and ready for anything from deliveries to family road trips. The customizable vehicle proves work trucks can be futuristic, affordable, and fun.

Ars Technica3 min read
India Drones Cut 1,000 Tonnes CO2 in Delivery Revolution
InnovationFeb 18

India Drones Cut 1,000 Tonnes CO2 in Delivery Revolution

A fully autonomous drone delivery system in India has already completed 3.6 million deliveries while saving over 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The technology replaces traditional vehicles with smart aerial drones that deliver packages directly to doorsteps.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
FedEx Japan Adds 17 Electric Trucks to Delivery Fleet
InnovationJan 19

FedEx Japan Adds 17 Electric Trucks to Delivery Fleet

FedEx just rolled out 17 new electric delivery trucks across Japan's busiest cities, cutting over 62 tons of carbon emissions annually while keeping packages moving fast. The mix of Mitsubishi and Isuzu electric vans proves clean air and quick delivery can work hand in hand.

Electrek2 min read
Delivery Robots Graduate from Campus to City Grocery Runs
SolutionsJun 28

Delivery Robots Graduate from Campus to City Grocery Runs

Starship Technologies is moving over 1,200 delivery robots from college campuses to focus on grocery delivery in cities. The shift reflects growing demand and the company's confidence that robots are ready for the big leagues.

Futurism2 min read
UK Company Turns Tiny Japanese Vans Into Affordable Campers
InnovationMay 27

UK Company Turns Tiny Japanese Vans Into Affordable Campers

British camper van builder Wellhouse Leisure is importing compact Japanese kei vans and converting them into affordable micro-campers for under half the price of traditional models. The quirky vehicles offer a practical solution for adventurers with limited parking space and tight budgets.

New Atlas3 min read
Nurse Turns Dad's Delivery Room Blunders Into Viral Art
VideosJun 2

Nurse Turns Dad's Delivery Room Blunders Into Viral Art

A labor and delivery nurse transformed tone-deaf comments from partners into "inspirational" TikTok videos that have sparked millions of views. Her creative response to inappropriate delivery room behavior is teaching partners everywhere what not to say.

Upworthy3 min read
Ford Camper Van Gets All-Wheel Drive Before Official Launch
Daily MixFeb 11

Ford Camper Van Gets All-Wheel Drive Before Official Launch

A German conversion shop is giving adventure seekers what they want right now: a high-roof Ford Nugget camper van with all-wheel drive, two years before Ford releases its own version. The customized van proves that sometimes the aftermarket can solve problems faster than the factory.

New Atlas2 min read
Amazon's Electric Van Fleet Grows 50% in 2025
Planet WinsFeb 21

Amazon's Electric Van Fleet Grows 50% in 2025

Amazon just expanded its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% this year, racing toward its goal of 100,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2030. Meanwhile, Australian innovators are keeping food fresh with solar-powered semi trailers that turn sunshine into refrigeration.

Electrek2 min read
Amazon Doubles Electric Van Fleet to 100,000 by 2030
SolutionsJun 6

Amazon Doubles Electric Van Fleet to 100,000 by 2030

Amazon is doubling its electric delivery van fleet to 100,000 vehicles worldwide by 2030, cutting millions of tons of carbon emissions annually. India will get over 1,000 new electric trucks in the next five years alone.

YourStory India2 min read
Amazon Brings Drone Deliveries to UK Homes in 2 Hours
InnovationMay 8

Amazon Brings Drone Deliveries to UK Homes in 2 Hours

Amazon just launched the UK's first drone delivery service, dropping packages into gardens across County Durham in under two hours. The futuristic service that once seemed decades away is now buzzing across British skies.

Independent UK - Good News3 min read
Delivery Robot Company Buys Hospital Bot Maker for $29M
VideosJan 21

Delivery Robot Company Buys Hospital Bot Maker for $29M

A sidewalk delivery robot company just acquired a hospital robotics startup, bringing together outdoor delivery bots and indoor medical helpers in a deal that could transform how robots serve us. The $29 million merger combines two proven fleets that have already completed millions of real-world tasks.

The Robot Report3 min read
Runner Dressed as Van Honors Brother at London Marathon
Acts of KindnessApr 8

Runner Dressed as Van Honors Brother at London Marathon

Dan Byam Shaw will run the London Marathon dressed as one of The Felix Project's bright green food delivery vans, honoring his late brother while attempting a Guinness World Record. The charity, founded after 14-year-old Felix died of meningitis in 2016, has delivered 44 million meals across London.

Independent UK - Good News3 min read

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