Why Amazon's plan to buy 100,000 EVs is huge and hard

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Amazon's huge order for Rivian EVs is a game-changer for the zero emission fleet sector, but it also presents a massive technical challenge

Last year, when Amazon ordered 20,000 fossil fuel-powered delivery vans, it was a massive missed opportunity for the environment, for the electric vehicle industry and for Amazon's bottom line. As of...

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