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Amazon rolls out electric truck fleet

Western Daily Press

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November 05, 2025

AMAZON has begun rolling out the first of its largest-ever UK electric heavy-goods vehicles (eHGVs), with 160 trucks set to join its British fleet over the coming months.

‘The first of the new 40-tonne Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s is set to hit the road this week, delivering parcels between Amazon’s logistics hubs nationwide.

‘The fleet is expected to transport approximately 300m products once fully operational, with zero tailpipe emissions.

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