If you ever purchase anything from Amazon or other retail sites online Have you stopped to consider the intricate workings behind how orders are made and then packed, shipped and then delivered to your doorstep?
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The shipping of goods across the globe takes quite a bit and I'm not just talking about lots of energy.
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Today's generation is more focused on environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions than ever before. Small modifications to how we use energy could be a big help towards helping us reach our objectives.
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This is the reason Amazon is approaching issues from a micro-level and is currently testing tiny electric bikes for cargo in populous cities.
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The EVs are intended to replace the company's outdated fleet of delivery vans that, in addition to emitting carbon dioxide and occupy a lot more space than freight electric bicycles.
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In a recent report written by Electrek the Amazon's efforts to test cargo electric bikes in London were mentioned.
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The article states that Amazon Britain's Country Director John Boumphrey stated: "Amazon is working towards a zero carbon future that is net zero. One of the ways we're achieving that is by transforming our transportation systems.
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The new e-cargo bikes as well as our growing electric vehicle delivery fleet will allow us achieve more zero-emission delivery services to customers than we have ever before across London and across the UK in the coming months.
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