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This week's content: Nov 10th, 2025
Electric Amazon Deliveries in Canada and the UK
Amazon and Rivian have introduced the first fleet of Rivian Electric Delivery Vans (EDVs) in Canada, with 50 vehicles deployed in Vancouver for package deliveries. Amazon has a goal of 100,000 Rivian EDVs on the road by 2030, with over 35,000 already in operation boasting 1.5 billion packages delivered. Rivian worked closely with Amazon delivery drivers to develop the vehicle, implementing 360-degree cameras for driver safety and energy-saving microclimate seats for all-weather comfort.
"Decarbonized transportation is a huge part of Amazon's goal for net-zero carbon emissions across operations by 2040," said Emily Barber, Director of Global Fleet and Products. "It's partners like Rivian that make this goal feasible."
Across the pond, Amazon UK's delivery fleet has announced the arrival of new electric trucks and vans, expected to help carry 300 million products annually, traveling a combined distance of over 11 million milkes. The Mercedes-Benz Truck eActros 600 vehicles will be adopted by Amazon's carrier partners, helping run packages between fulfillment centers, sorting centers, and final delivery stations. The eActros 600 can travel over 300 miles between charges even when carrying heavy cargo. Additionally, over 800 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans are set to be deployed in the UK over the next few months, ensuring deliveries remain fully-electricfully electric right up to the customer's door.
ABB and Greenlane Tackle Load Management
Greenlane Infrastructure's electric truck stop in Colton, CA currently offers 40+ high-speed chargers with a maximum power of 400kW. Once fully finished, the site will offer 60 chargers—, and it is the first of four planned sites along a 280-mile charging corridor between LA and Las Vegas. To sustainably tackle this energy load, Greenlane has been working closely with ABB to implement a supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), as part of a broader energy management system (EMS) that safeguards grid stability and enables remote operation and monitoring. The SCADA system allows for remote operation to control and monitor a series of low-voltage (LV) circuit breakers and medium-voltage (MV) switches, an uncommon advantage among typical EV charging sites. When energy demand exceeds the limit, the SCADA system helps initiate a load shedding scheme to keep the site alive by shutting off certain chargers. If the power draw of the Colton site exceeds power limits set by the local utility, it could be disconnected from the grid, which makes careful management crucial to its reliability and continued success.
Eaton Introduces Fast-Charging Solutions in UK and Europe
Eaton has launched new EV charging models for the UK and Europe, expanding options for customers integrating infrastructure into electrical systems. Through a partnership with ChargePoint, the new DC 30 and Duo chargers are aimed at reducing costs and helping manage site power requirements. The DC 30 is designed for roadside, fleet, and destination charging, while the Duo model can be mounted on walls, floors, and ceilings in compact spaces like driveways and garages. Both models can be installed indoors or outdoors and feature dynamic load balancing, with remote upgrades and issue resolution capabilities. The chargers form part of Eaton's Buildings as a Grid strategy, which transforms buildings into energy hubs using on-site renewable generation. Focused on Mmanufacturing products for an array of industries, Eaton focuses on electrification and digitalization trends across its power management solutions.
An Interview with Harbinger Motors
Progress happens when we meet governments and industry partners where they are. Don't take it from us— – just take a listen to Harbinger's Head of Government Affairs, Chris Brown, in conversation with CALSTART's Bus Initiative Lead, Jared Schnader, to discuss the benefits of being a CALSTART member.
Harbinger is modernizing the medium-duty vehicle industry by using its experience in electrification to deliver an EV platform offering the best-in-class performance and durability for customers seeking clean transportation solutions. Harbinger has now expanded its sales to Canada, allowing more customers to access medium-duty electric and hybrid-electric vehicles of their choice. We're proud of our members, who continue to reach new heights in decarbonizing transportation.
Check out the video here!
If you'd like to be featured in an interview with CALSTART, reach out to rbaker@calstart.org.
NYTVIP Engaging Your Utility Webinar
Join us on November 18th from 10 – 11 AM ET for an Engaging Your Utility Webinar. This webinar explores the resources and funding your utility can offer to prepare you for your zero-emission vehicle or bus purchase. The utilities and NYSERDA will share best practices for connecting with your utility to ensure you are set up for success when your new vehicle arrives. Hear from experts at the Joint Utilities of New York and PSEG Long Island about their Make-Ready programs and how you can take advantage.
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From Concept to Completion – Navigating the Electrification Journey
Do you struggle to implement components in your electric or hybrid vehicles and equipment? Want to know what to look for when seekingto find a full partner to help you design, build, test, and finalize your vehicles and equipment? Join Turntide Technologies on November 20th from 9 – 10 AM CT when Terrell Tuten, VP of, customer success, for Turntide Technologies, will guide you through best practices. Then, Max Carruthers, applications engineer for Turntide, will walk you through selecting your partner for the electrification or hybridization journey and the onboarding process.
Amazon Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Arrive in Canada, Clean Technica https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/30/rivian-electric-delivery-vans-arrive-in-canada/
Electric Trucks Deployed to Amazon's UK Fleet in EV Push, ElectricDrives, https://electricdrives.tv/electric-trucks-deployed-to-amazons-uk-fleet-in-ev-push/
ABB Delivers Load Management for Greenlane's Electric Truck Charging Stations, ChargedEVs https://chargedevs.com/newswire/abb-delivers-load-management-for-greenlanes-electric-truck-charging-stations/
Eaton Introduces Fast-Charging Solutions for UK and European Fleet and Public Use, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International https://www.electrichybridvehicletechnology.com/news/eaton-introduces-fast-charging-solutions-for-fleet-and-public-use.html
