Amazon is deepening its clean transportation strategy by reuniting with Rivian—this time through Rivian’s ALSO spinoff, in a new partnership to develop custom-designed, pedal-assisted, four-wheel cargo bikes for last-mile deliveries across Europe and the United States.

The collaboration marks a new chapter in the long-running relationship between Amazon and Rivian, whose partnership began with the development of the Electric Delivery Van (EDV), a key element of Amazon’s electric logistics transition. The exclusivity of that deal ended earlier this year, with Rivian opening its commercial van sales to other fleet operators.

The new agreement centers on ALSO’s TM-Q quad vehicle, unveiled Tuesday in San Francisco, which serves as the prototype for Amazon’s next-generation micromobility delivery fleet. The e-commerce giant says it intends to roll out “thousands of quads” as part of a broader plan to expand its network of low-emission vehicles for urban delivery.

“Micromobility solutions like pedal-assist e-cargo quads allow us to quickly deliver to customers in dense, urban cities while helping reduce traffic and noise,” said Emily Barber, Amazon’s Director of Global Fleet. “Similar to our Rivian EDV partnership, working with ALSO provides an opportunity to continue to innovate in this space, building on our delivery logistics experience, paired with their advanced technology, safety, and performance features.”

The new partnership reinforces Amazon’s commitment to Rivian’s engineering innovations, even after the companies’ earlier exclusivity deal wound down. While Rivian’s EDV vans remain in active service across Amazon’s logistics network, ALSO’s TM-Q project introduces a smaller, more agile class of vehicle aimed at congested metropolitan centers—where conventional vans struggle with limited parking and heavy traffic.

ALSO’s TM-Q design blends pedal-by-wire technology, a removable battery pack that doubles as a portable power bank, and modular cargo space suited for urban logistics. The quad format—offering four wheels for added balance and carrying capacity—gives delivery workers improved stability compared with two-wheeled e-bikes, while maintaining the mobility advantages of a lightweight vehicle.

Amazon’s move is part of a broader logistical experiment with micromobility fleets, which the company has been piloting in several U.S. and Canadian cities. These include compact delivery hubs in areas like New York, Seattle, and Toronto, where Amazon’s electric cargo bikes already handle thousands of short-distance deliveries daily.

The partnership with ALSO signals Amazon’s ongoing strategy to diversify its clean transportation technologies, balancing large-scale electric vans and trucks with nimble, sustainable alternatives for dense city environments. It also underscores Amazon’s ambition to meet its Climate Pledge goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

Micromobility vehicles like the TM-Q will be especially important in European markets, where narrow roads, emission zones, and parking limits make large vans impractical. Amazon has already tested similar delivery bikes in London, Paris, and Hamburg, with positive feedback on speed, efficiency, and local air quality impact.

Rivian’s involvement—through ALSO—also reflects the EV manufacturer’s growing diversification beyond traditional vehicles. ALSO, spun out as a separate innovation division within Rivian, focuses on light electric mobility and intelligent logistics solutions, areas that complement Rivian’s commercial EV expertise.

Industry Implications

Analysts see the partnership as a strategic win for both sides. For Amazon, it reinforces its role as a pioneer in sustainable logistics by integrating another class of clean delivery vehicles. For Rivian and ALSO, it opens a new revenue channel and keeps their technologies visible within Amazon’s vast supply network—an advantage as Rivian seeks to stabilize production and profitability amid rising competition in the EV market.

The renewed collaboration could also push other logistics giants, including UPS and FedEx, to expand their own micromobility fleets as cities tighten emissions regulations.

The TM-Q, according to ALSO engineers, shares much of its modular structure with the TM-B two-wheeled e-bike but includes “enhanced load balance, four-wheel traction control, and an extended battery range,” making it suitable for heavier parcel volumes and longer shifts.

Toward a Multi-Tiered Fleet Future

Amazon’s broader fleet strategy is increasingly multi-tiered—integrating Rivian’s larger electric vans for suburban and regional routes with smaller micromobility options for city centers. Company officials say this hybrid system not only lowers emissions but also improves delivery times by cutting through traffic bottlenecks.

With the addition of thousands of pedal-assisted quads to its urban fleet, Amazon is signaling that the future of e-commerce logistics will rely as much on bikes as on vans. The partnership with ALSO, therefore, represents both a technological evolution and a symbolic reunion between two companies that helped define the modern era of electric delivery.