• Quick Charge Podcast EV Charging amazon fleet Amazon grows van fleet, solar-powered semis, and BetterFleet stops by On today’s smarter episode ofQuick Charge, we’ve got CEO Daniel Hilson here to give us an in-depth look at how BetterFleet can help fleets and utilities manage their charging schedules to keep both energy costs and downtime to a minimum. • We also take a look at Amazon’s Rivian electric van fleet and how their goal of reaching 100,000 vans by 2030 is coming along, as well as a new solar-powered semi trailer that’s using Australia’s sunshine to keep food fresh from farm to store to table. • Source Links Amazon grew its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% in 2025 California’s Helix water district gets state-of-the-art managed charging [Q&A]ACT Expo 2025 - one step forward, two steps back for clean truckingCheck out BetterFleet ACT Expo 2025 - one step forward, two steps back for clean trucking Check out BetterFleet GENIUS: adding solar panels to semi trailers is an idea so obvious it hurts Prefer listening to your podcasts? • Audio-only versions ofQuick Chargeare now available onApple Podcasts,Spotify,TuneIn, and ourRSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. • New episodes ofQuick Chargeare (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. • We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute ofElectrek’s high-voltage podcast series.

Article Summaries:

  • Amazon has expanded its Rivian electric van fleet by 50% in 2025, moving closer to a target of 100,000 vans by 2030. In a recent Quick Charge episode, CEO Daniel Hilson explained how BetterFleet’s charging‑scheduling platform helps fleets and utilities reduce energy costs and downtime. Meanwhile, a new solar‑powered semi‑trailer prototype in Australia uses rooftop panels to keep perishable goods fresh from farm to store, highlighting the growing trend of renewable‑powered logistics. These developments underscore a broader shift toward electrified, solar‑assisted freight solutions.

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