How Amazon & C40's Laneshift Project is Electrifying Freight

The first Impact Report from Laneshift, the electric freight initiative created by C40 and Amazon's The Climate Pledge, highlights the growing role of charging infrastructure in accelerating the transition to zero-emission commercial transport.

The report comes as the Global Commercial Vehicle Roadmap states that cities must rapidly expand electric truck adoption by 2030 if the sector is to achieve 100% zero-emission commercial truck sales by 2040.

Developed by C40 and The Climate Pledge, Laneshift supports cities across Brazil, Mexico and India with the rollout of EV infrastructure while also encouraging the deployment of electric trucks at scale.

The foundations of electric freight

Launched in 2023, Laneshift was established to help decarbonise urban freight by cutting emissions, improving air quality, creating green employment opportunities and supporting a just transition for workers.

The programme provides technical expertise to help cities introduce policies that encourage zero emission freight while demonstrating that electric truck technology is commercially practical in urban environments.

Alongside city authorities and businesses, Laneshift works to address infrastructure barriers, particularly around charging networks, while collaborating with financial institutions to support long-term investment in electric freight.

Its 2025 Impact Report outlines how these initiatives are delivering emissions reductions while strengthening the foundations needed for wider electrification of the transport sector.

Cassie Sutherland, Managing Director for Climate Solutions & Networks at C40 Cities, says: “Laneshift’s recent work has been transformative for zero-emission freight solutions across Latin America and India.

“Through strategic partnerships, innovative pilot projects and targeted policy interventions, our report launched today details measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality, alongside positive steps to create new, green jobs in the EV sector.”

Expanding charging networks

A central focus of Laneshift's work has been developing the energy infrastructure required to support electric freight operations.

Its projects bring together partners to install fast chargers, trial freight routes, train drivers and use operational data to demonstrate how electric trucks can meet the needs of different industries.

Across Latin America, the initiative has delivered 46 fast-charging stations, significantly increasing charging capacity for electric freight fleets.

Those charging hubs now support the operation of an estimated 337 electric freight vehicles.

In India, Laneshift also coordinated a large-scale demonstration involving commercial fleet operators along the Bengaluru-Chennai corridor.

The trial deployed 20 heavy-duty electric trucks, completing 600 journeys and covering more than 200,000 kilometres.

Results from the demonstration showed that battery-electric trucks can achieve transit times comparable with conventional diesel vehicles.

Sarah Dimson-Tararuj, Head of Strategic Projects & Programmes at The Climate Pledge, says: “The first Laneshift Impact Report proves what’s possible when cities, businesses and climate organisations work together toward a common goal.

“In just two years, this initiative has moved from vision to measurable impact – putting more than 300 zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles on the road, reducing CO₂ emissions, creating new jobs and building a growing network of charging infrastructure across Latin America and India.

“Through The Climate Pledge, we’re committed to continuing this momentum and helping to further unlock the transition to zero-tailpipe-emission freight at scale.”

Powering the transition

With 357 electric freight vehicles now operating across Laneshift's partner regions, the programme estimates annual CO₂ savings of around 3,215 tonnes.

By 2035, this could prevent a cumulative 31,007 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 6,462 American homes.

The programme had also reduced more than seven tonnes of harmful air pollutants by December 2025, helping to improve air quality in densely populated freight corridors.

The findings reinforce the case for investment in charging infrastructure as a key enabler of freight electrification, demonstrating that electric trucks can perform effectively under real operating conditions while delivering significant environmental benefits.

As cities continue expanding charging networks and supporting EV adoption, Laneshift aims to demonstrate how coordinated investment in energy infrastructure can accelerate the transition to cleaner freight transport.