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Amazon India is set to introduce up to 1,000 electric trucks from Eicher into its logistics network over the next five years as the e-commerce company accelerates efforts to reduce emissions across its middle-mile and last-mile operations.
The deployment will be carried out in partnership with VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), the joint venture between Eicher Motors and Volvo Group. The companies said the electric trucks will support cargo movement between fulfilment centres, sortation hubs and delivery stations, as well as customer-facing delivery operations.
As part of the initial rollout, Amazon plans to induct 50 electric trucks in logistics hubs including Delhi, Manesar and Gurugram. The vehicles will be introduced progressively through Amazon’s transport service partners.
The trucks will be available in configurations ranging from 8-foot to 24-foot deck lengths, allowing Amazon to deploy them across varying payload requirements. According to the companies, the vehicles will include customised cargo layouts and support both fast and slow charging options depending on route and operational needs.
The move comes as India’s e-commerce and logistics sectors face increasing pressure to adopt lower-emission freight solutions amid tightening sustainability targets and rising fuel costs. Electrification of commercial fleets has gained momentum in urban delivery operations, though adoption in medium-duty and heavy-duty trucking remains at an early stage due to infrastructure and financing challenges.
Amazon has been steadily expanding its electric delivery fleet in India as part of its broader climate commitments. The company previously stated that it aimed to deploy 10,000 electric vehicles in the country by 2025 and had already crossed 6,000 EVs across more than 400 cities by 2023.
In 2024, Amazon said it had surpassed the 10,000-EV milestone in India ahead of schedule, while also testing long-haul electric freight corridors for intercity transportation.
Industry observers view the Eicher partnership as a significant step toward electrifying commercial freight movement in India, particularly in the growing e-commerce logistics segment where fleet utilisation levels are high and predictable delivery routes improve the feasibility of EV deployment.
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Amazon India is set to introduce up to 1,000 electric trucks from Eicher into its logistics network over the next five years as the e-commerce company accelerates efforts to reduce emissions across its middle-mile and last-mile operations. The deployment will be carried out in partnership with VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), the joint venture between Eicher Motors and Volvo Group. The companies said the electric trucks will support cargo movement between fulfilment centres, sortation hubs and delivery stations, as well as customer-facing delivery operations. As part of the initial rollout, Amazon plans to induct 50 electric trucks in logistics hubs including Delhi, Manesar and Gurugram. The vehicles will be introduced progressively through Amazon’s transport service partners. The trucks will be available in configurations ranging from 8-foot to 24-foot deck lengths, allowing Amazon to deploy them across varying payload requirements. According to the companies, the vehicles will include customised cargo layouts and support both fast and slow charging options depending on route and operational needs. The move comes as India’s e-commerce and logistics sectors face increasing pressure to adopt lower-emission freight solutions amid tightening sustainability targets and rising fuel costs. Electrification of commercial fleets has gained momentum in urban delivery operations, though adoption in medium-duty and heavy-duty trucking remains at an early stage due to infrastructure and financing challenges. Amazon has been steadily expanding its electric delivery fleet in India as part of its broader climate commitments. The company previously stated that it aimed to deploy 10,000 electric vehicles in the country by 2025 and had already crossed 6,000 EVs across more than 400 cities by 2023. In 2024, Amazon said it had surpassed the 10,000-EV milestone in India ahead of schedule, while also testing long-haul electric freight corridors for intercity transportation. Industry observers view the Eicher partnership as a significant step toward electrifying commercial freight movement in India, particularly in the growing e-commerce logistics segment where fleet utilisation levels are high and predictable delivery routes improve the feasibility of EV deployment. Follow CARGOCONNECT for more such updates.
TechEagle, India’s leading drone delivery startup, has announced a strategic alliance with ideaForge Technology, a global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. This partnership aims to merge their respective strengths to advance UAV technology and drive innovation within the drone industry. ideaForge has also joined TechEagle’s recent bridge financing round as a strategic investor. The collaboration will focus on developing small, tactical, and middle-mile logistics platforms designed for dual use. These platforms will feature advanced payload capacities, high-altitude operations, and next-level autonomy, setting new benchmarks in drone logistics. Vikram Singh Meena, Founder & CEO of TechEagle, stated, “This partnership showcases the power of synergistic innovation. By combining TechEagle’s drone technology advancements with ideaForge’s UAV expertise and manufacturing capabilities, we are poised to redefine the UAV landscape. ideaForge's investment highlights their confidence in our vision. Together, we aim to enhance safety, performance, and reliability, ushering in a new era of global aerial logistics.” Ankit Mehta, CEO of ideaForge, remarked, “Our alliance with TechEagle represents a significant step forward in our commitment to UAV technology. TechEagle’s drones surpass global benchmarks, and this collaboration will deepen our UAV innovation efforts. By leveraging each other’s strengths, we strive to secure a leading position on the global stage.” TechEagle has already delivered hundreds of SKUs, including parcels, groceries, medicines, and diagnostic samples, across 30+ cities, covering over 500,000 aerial kilometers and saving more than 2,500 metric tonnes in carbon emissions. Meanwhile, ideaForge ranks fifth globally in dual-use drone manufacturing, with over 500,000 completed flights using their UAVs.
Skye Air, a leading drone logistics solution provider, has raised $4 million (approximately Rs 34 crore) in Series A funding. This round was backed by Mount Judi Ventures, Chiratae Ventures, Venture Catalyst, Windrose Capital, and Tremis Capital, alongside Faad Capital, Misfits Capital, Hyderabad Angels, Soonicorn Ventures, and other investors. The funds will be used to expand Skye Air's operations across Gurugram and other cities, focusing on healthcare and quick-commerce deliveries. "The fresh capital will help the company expand its last-mile network across Gurugram and other cities for healthcare, e-commerce, and quick-commerce deliveries," said Ankit Kumar, Founder and CEO of Skye Air. He highlighted the potential growth of the Indian drone sector under the Modi 3.0 government, envisioning India as a global drone hub by 2030. Maple Capital Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisors, while LexStart Partners provided legal counsel for the transaction. Skye Air, headquartered in Delhi-NCR, offers SaaS-based autonomous logistics solutions, integrating drone deliveries into mainstream logistics for healthcare, e-commerce, quick-commerce, and agri-commodities. The company also developed Skye UTM, an advanced Unmanned Traffic Management system ensuring safe and efficient drone operations. With this new funding, Skye Air aims to revolutionise logistics in India and set a global benchmark for drone delivery solutions.
