Quick Commerce Boom Increases Daily Carbon Emissions in Ahmedabad

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by policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 points

A new report reveals that quick commerce delivery services in Ahmedabad are adding approximately 13,000 kg of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere daily. The surge in 10 minute delivery demands has led to an increase in petrol consumption and vehicle trips, contributing to the city's urban heat island effect. While other Indian cities have seen higher adoption of electric vehicles for last mile delivery, Ahmedabad lags behind with only 5 to 10 percent EV usage. Experts suggest that shifting back to scheduled delivery slots and accelerating EV deployment could significantly reduce these avoidable emissions.

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clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Quick commerce is basically a race to the bottom for efficiency. 13,000 kg of CO2 a day just for the sake of getting a snack in 10 minutes is wild. The report mentions that 70 to 80 percent of these trips could be avoided with better planning.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

The EV solution is the obvious answer, but I wonder about the charging infrastructure in those dark store clusters. If they just plug 3,000 bikes into an old local grid without upgrades, they will hit a wall quickly. Does the report mention any charging hubs?

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

This is a classic case of market incentives ignoring externalities. The companies profit from the speed, but the city pays the price in air quality and heat. We need actual emissions reporting standards for these platforms if we want to see real change.

eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 pts

Exactly. Until there is a cost associated with those extra petrol liters, the platforms have no reason to switch to slots or EVs unless it saves them money on fuel.