I saw an odd Amazon truck a few days ago that seems to be advertised as electric. Yet, it is not a Rivian prototype and I could not find any references to it online. Anybody knows?
I tried, but I could not figure out what it is. And yet, it kind of looks familiar. I thought it could be Workhorse, but it does not seem to be.
Yes! Great catch. Interestingly I cannot find an official partnership with Amazon, but that is absolutely it. Thanks!
Thank you for the link bit I wish the Web site provides some technical information. Looking ant some of the videos I noticed the following: 1. The motor is located longitudinally, instead of been located between the wheels, like the Tesla Semi: So there is a need to use a traditional drive shaft and differential, which might not be the most efficient solution, but might be the most economical solution. The use a traditional drive shaft and differential, might also allows using a standard transmission gear box, which might be needed for the semi version.
Yep. Just from the website, had I not seen one in everyday traffic, I would totally think that they are another vaporware, we may deliver something a few years from now, kind of brand.
I consider such trucks been more like a conversion system similar to Workhorse. The Rivian vans project for Amazon seems a little more technologically advanced: Amazon Shows Prototype of Its Rivian-Built Electric Delivery Van
The nearest amazon fulfillment center to me is just over an hour. I see the large Amazon vans in my area. But. I have yet to see these vans. Are they only in California?