Using EVs for Ecommerce Deliveries Could Slash Urban Emissions, UNEP Says
Electric vehicles used for e-commerce deliveries could dramatically reduce urban emissions as online shopping continues expanding globally, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) says. Major delivery platforms recently launched Deliver-E in Dubai to electrify their vehicle fleets, with UNEP coordinating through its Global Electric Mobility Program. Founding members include Delivery Hero, DoorDash, iFood, Mr. D, Swiggy, Uber, Wolt, and Zomato, whose combined operations span numerous countries with billions of annual delivery trips. Delivery vehicle numbers will grow more than one-third worldwide by decade's end as e-commerce expands, with traffic and carbon dioxide output expected to climb roughly 60% without operational…