Piaggio electric 3W for last-mile logistics

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (PVPL) has tied up with Bengaluru based logistic start-up City Link to deploy its Ape E-Xtra FX electric SCV. It is a part of City Link’s ‘Think Green Think EV’ initiative for last-mile deliveries through which Piaggio plans to expand its electric vehicle business. Talking about the partnership, Saju Nair, EVP-CV Business, Piaggio Vehicles said, “Piaggio is proud to contribute to City Link’s ‘Think Green Think EV’ initiative by providing Ape’ Electrik range of vehicles.” Piaggio through its wide range of electric vehicles is looking at amplifying the EV transition in India and catering to the varied needs of customers by offering different types of charging solutions including swappable as well as fixed battery. “We are confident that our technology will enable City Link in providing sustainable, efficient and lower operating cost goods delivery solution to its customers,” Nair added. Puneet Prakash, Co-founder and CEO, City Link said “Though we had estimated a total of 100 EVs at launch, with Piaggio we are confident to increase our EV range multifold within this financial year itself.”