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Flipkart to deploy more than 25K EVs, partners with leading manufacturers

The Walmart-owned e-commerce firm has partnered with Hero Electric, Mahindra Electric and Piaggio, for specific vehicles to be deployed for its first and last-mile delivery fleet across the country

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Peerzada Abrar Bengaluru

4 min read Last Updated : Feb 25 2021 | 1:16 AM IST

E-commerce giant Flipkart will deploy more than 25,000 electric vehicles by 2030. This is in line with Walmart owned firm’s public commitment to transition to electric vehicles across its city logistics fleet. It would help set up charging infrastructure around delivery hubs and offices to fast track the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India.

Flipkart’s electric fleet will include 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, and 4-wheeler vehicles designed and assembled in India, helping boost local innovation and economy. The Bengaluru-based firm has partnered with leading electric vehicle manufacturers, including Hero Electric, Mahindra Electric and Piaggio, for specific vehicles to be deployed for

Topics : Flipkart Electric Vehicles Electric mobility Sustainability Mahindra Electric Hero Electric

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