The partnership will support Amazon’s last-mile electric
fleet programme in India, providing Delivery Service Partners
(DSPs) access to more zero-tailpipe emission electric vehicles
(EVs) for Amazon deliveries.
Over the past decade, Amazon has relentlessly worked with
manufacturers, delivery service providers, charging point
operators, and financing companies – big and small
– to scale EV adoption in its operations across more than
400 cities in India.
With more than 7,200 EVs deployed in 2023, Amazon is well on
its way to achieving its goal of deploying 10,000 EVs in its
India delivery fleet by 2025.
12 August 2024, City, India – Amazon India and Gentari Green Mobility India
(Gentari) announced a strategic fleet management partnership with
the goal of boosting zero-tailpipe emission deliveries in India.
This partnership will support Amazon’s last-mile electric
fleet programme locally, providing DSPs access to more
three-wheeler EVs for Amazon deliveries.
Over
the past decade, Amazon has collaborated with manufacturers, DSPs,
charging point operators, and financing companies – big and
small – to scale EV adoption in its operations across more
than 400 cities in India. With more than 7,200 EVs deployed in
2023, Amazon is well on its way to achieving its goal of deploying
10,000 EVs in its India delivery fleet by 2025.
As
part of the partnership, Gentari aims to procure and mobilise EVs
across key cities in India over the next three years. These EVs
will be strategically deployed, with Gentari also offering
comprehensive fleet management services to the DSPs to ensure the
seamless operation and upkeep of the EV fleet, enhancing the
reliability of Amazon’s delivery services.
Recently
launched in India, Gentari Go – an integrated customer
experience platform that allows both businesses and consumers to
seamlessly access clean energy offerings – further empowers
Amazon fleet operators by providing access to an extensive network
of public chargers, business credits and optimised fleet
management through telematics support.
Nikhil Thomas, CEO of Gentari Green Mobility India, said, “We are thrilled to join hands with Amazon on
their journey towards more sustainable mobility. This
collaboration exemplifies Gentari’s dedication to deploying
state-of-the-art EVs and operations. As we work together to deploy
more EVs and contribute to India’s net zero targets,
I'm confident this collaboration will pave the way for a
cleaner and electric future for India's transportation
sector."
Abhinav Singh, VP of Operations at Amazon India, said, “Our partnership with Gentari will further
strengthen Amazon’s e-mobility progress in India. We aim to
empower our delivery service partners by providing them access to
the right electric vehicles, end-to-end vehicle life cycle
management services, as well as charging and parking facilities.
We deployed more than 7,200 EVs in India at the end of 2023, and
we remain well on track to achieve our goal of deploying 10,000
EVs in India by 2025.”
Amazon’s
electric fleet programme is designed to support the
company’s last-mile deliveries. The EVs can travel at
speeds up to 50kmph and cover more than 100km on a single charge.
They are also equipped with technology providing real-time data on
vehicle performance and supporting operational efficiency. The
programme also empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to build their own
last-mile delivery business capabilities from the ground up, with
support infrastructure, technology, and fleet management services.
This enables entrepreneurs to create small businesses and deliver
to Amazon’s customers across India.
Navjit Gill, Country Head of Gentari India, added, “The transition to cleaner energy sources and
more sustainable mobility infrastructure is a global endeavour
that has impact beyond each national market. At Gentari, we are
committed to supporting businesses, consumers and the government
in reducing their impact on the environment and progressing
towards their climate goals."
This partnership aligns with
India's growing focus on e-mobility solutions. Government
initiatives like the Electric Mobility Promotion scheme are
creating a more conducive environment for EV adoption, supporting
industry collaborations such as Amazon and Gentari’s
partnership announced today.
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About Gentari
Gentari is focused on delivering the solutions required to
put clean energy into action today, to transform how we live
tomorrow. Gentari's three initial core pillars of Renewable
Energy, Hydrogen and Green Mobility form a comprehensive portfolio
of solutions to help consumers in their decarbonisation journey.
Its mission is to be the leading next-generation Commercial and
Industrial (C&I) and utility-scale renewable energy developer,
a scale hydrogen producer and go-to industry partner, and to be
Asia Pacific’s leading green mobility solutions partner. In
the long term, Gentari aims to be the most valued clean energy
solutions partner, creating greater impact, connecting businesses,
and making the journey to a net zero future,
possible.
Gentari Green Mobility
India offers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at driving
the adoption of clean transportation in the country. Our offerings
include a wide network of convenient electric vehicle (EV)
charging points, hassle-free EV subscriptions through
Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS), and personalised value-added
services. Focusing on providing a seamless customer experience, we
are committed to making the transition towards a sustainable
lifestyle attainable for both individuals and businesses. Gentari
Go, a clean energy platform, was recently launched to offer
customers an integrated sustainable lifestyle experience, enabling
the flow of clean energy from Sun to Roof to Wheel. The Gentari Go
app is currently available via the Apple App Store and Google Play
Store in India. For more information on Gentari Go, please
visit https://www.gentari.in/go/ or email us at greenmobilityin@gentari.com
About Amazon
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obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention,
commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking.
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