Amazon also announced plans to invest more than 1 billion euros to further electrify and decarbonize its transportation network across Europe, part of the company’s work to deliver packages to customers more sustainably.

Amazon’s custom electric vehicles are packed with industry-leading safety, navigation, and design features, including the following: A safety-first design focused on superior 360-degree visibility, and vehicle features that protect drivers and pedestrians. A suite of innovative safety features, including sensor detection, a large windshield to enhance driver visibility, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and collision warnings. First-of-its-kind embedded technology that fully integrates the delivery workflow with the vehicle, enabling seamless access to routing, navigation, driver support, package organization, and more. Features to enhance the driver experience, and create ease on the road, such as automatic door locking/unlocking as the driver approaches or leaves the vehicle, and a powered bulkhead door that opens when drivers reach their delivery location. Ventilated seats for fast heating and cooling. A strengthened door on the driver’s side for additional protection and an ergonomically designed driver’s cabin and cargo area for safe, easy movement inside the van.