# Swedish EV trucking company Einride is deploying 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks in Amazon 's Relay freight network.

*business · news · 2026-04-21 · CNBC*

## Key points

- Einride is deploying 75 electric heavy-duty trucks in Amazon's U.S. Relay freight network.
- Einride's Saga AI software will manage EV route execution and charging logistics for Amazon loads.
- Einride received NHTSA approval to operate autonomous vehicles on public roads in five U.S. states.
- Einride plans a SPAC merger with Legato Merger Corp. III, expected to raise over $300 million.
- Amazon board member Keith Alexander recently joined Einride's board to support defense sector expansion.

**Companies:** Amazon, Einride, Rivian, Mercedes, Volvo
**Countries:** Sweden, United States

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