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Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 electric vans are now joining Walmart’s fleet in major U.S. markets to enhance the retailer’s InHome delivery service. This deployment supports Walmart’s sustainability goals while improving last-mile delivery efficiency and driver experience.
Key Highlights:
- Supports expansion of Walmart’s InHome delivery to 62 million households nationwide.
- BrightDrop 400 electric vans improve efficiency, safety, and comfort for Walmart drivers.
- Deployment includes major cities such as Austin, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, and San Francisco Bay.
Walmart’s InHome associates, trained to deliver groceries directly into customers’ homes, collaborated with GM to evaluate the performance of BrightDrop 400 vans in real-world settings, including urban driving and customer deliveries. The trial demonstrated that the BrightDrop vans were well-suited for city environments and demanding delivery schedules.
The associates highlighted several notable features from the pilot program:
- The 360-degree HD Surround Vision camera and blind-zone steering assist enhanced driver safety.
- The automation features, like auto-closing doors, significantly boosted delivery efficiency.
- The low-step ergonomic design made getting in and out of the van much easier, supporting fast and efficient deliveries.
“Our BrightDrop vans are purpose-built to get the job done safely and efficiently while helping businesses like Walmart decarbonize their fleet,” said Sandor Piszar, vice president, GM Envolve. “The pilot program demonstrates that at the forefront of our design are the hard-working drivers that deliver goods and services to customers every day.”
Walmart’s expanded use of the BrightDrop vans includes deployment in cities such as Austin, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, northwest Arkansas, Orlando, and the San Francisco Bay area by the end of the year. The expansion aligns with Walmart’s commitment to being people-led and tech-powered, as highlighted by Warren Moore, vice president of Dedicated Delivery for Walmart U.S. Moore emphasized the positive feedback from associates during the pilot, underscoring the improved delivery experience and operational efficiency.
BrightDrop electric vans, produced at the CAMI Assembly plant, are equipped with advanced safety features to ensure driver alertness, low step-in height for easier ingress and egress, and large infotainment screens to provide a tech-enabled driving experience.
For more details about the Chevrolet BrightDrop electric van mobility solutions, please visit: GM Envolve BrightDrop.
General Motors (NYSE) continues to push the boundaries of transportation technology, focusing on building safer, smarter, and lower-emission vehicles. Their brands, including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC, provide a wide range of innovative vehicles, both gasoline and electric, to help move towards an all-electric future. More information can be found at GM.com.
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