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Can technology deliver my package quicker?

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  • Duration: 1 min
  • Publication date: 17 May 2019
  • Part of series EngShorts

Abstract

We all love the option of next day delivery, but this means we’re opting for more light goods vehicles on our roads which is damaging to the environment. New technology solutions have been emerging, such as drones and droids delivering our goods – so, could technology help? 

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  • consumer
  • couriers
  • deliveries
  • droids
  • drones
  • electric vehicles
  • environment
  • low carbon
  • next-day delivery
  • technology

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