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ArticleDaimler Truck receives road approval for hydrogen fuel-cell prototype
German authorities have granted road-use approval for Daimler Truck’s enhanced prototype of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. The approval allows for testing on the B462 road near Rastatt, following several thousand miles of closed-track testing that began in April 2021.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz receives major electric truck order from Dutch logistics firm
Dutch logistics provider Simon Loos has placed an order for 75 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks, expanding their electric fleet to 135 vehicles. The order was finalised at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover last month.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz and Karldischinger celebrate centennial partnership with 100 zero emission truck deal
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is marking 100 years of collaboration with German logistics operator Karldischinger Logistikdienstleister by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deliver 100 zero-emission trucks over the next five years, signaling a shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the road freight industry.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz eActros 600 voted International Truck of the Year 2025 at IAA Transportation
The eActros 600 from Mercedes-Benz Trucks has been named “International Truck of the Year 2025” by a jury of 24 commercial vehicle press editors and journalists from across Europe, marking the second time an electric truck has won the award since its inception in 1977.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks completes 45-day eActros 600 European Testing Tour
In a landmark achievement for electric long-haul trucking, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully concluded its eActros 600 European Tour. Two near-series prototypes of the eActros 600 covered over 15,000 kilometres each across 22 countries, demonstrating the viability of battery-electric technology for long-distance freight transport. Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros 600 ...
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ArticleDaimler Truck begins year-long customer trials of hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Daimler Truck has initiated customer trials of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks, marking a significant step in the development of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. Five prototype trucks will be deployed with customers including Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, Ineos, and Wiedmann & Winz for approximately one year of real-world testing.
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ArticleFedEx launches two-week pilot of Mercedes eActros 300 at its Stoke-on-Trent hub in the UK
Parcel giant FedEx has begun a two-week pilot of an all-electric eActros 300 tractor from Mercedes-Benz Trucks at its hub in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks’ eActros 600 European testing tour is proving viability of long-haul electric trucking
Two eActros 600 electric trucks are rewriting the rules of long-haul transport, demonstrating that battery-powered freight vehicles are ready for Europe’s diverse landscapes and climates.
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ArticleDaimler Truck unveils TruckCharge brand for infrastructure and charging services in Europe
Daimler Truck has announced the launch of its new TruckCharge brand in Europe, consolidating its e-infrastructure and charging services for electric trucks. The brand encompasses consulting, hardware, and digital services, aiming to offer a comprehensive and cost-efficient solution for electric truck operations. TruckCharge will be officially introduced at the IAA ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks launches eActros 600 on extensive European testing tour
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is embarking on its most comprehensive test run yet, set to take place this summer, featuring its electric flagship, the eActros 600. The initiative will see two nearly production-ready prototypes of the battery-electric long-haul truck traverse more than 20 European countries, covering over 13,000km each with a total ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz launches customer testing programme for eActros 600
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has started customer testing of its first battery-electric eActros 600 trucks, with Contargo and Remondis being the initial participants. Contargo, a container logistics company, will use the e-truck for transporting containers between Wörth am Rhein port and various destinations, aiming for over 800 kilometers per day. Remondis, a ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz eEconic electric truck debuts as aircraft refueling vehicle
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has introduced the world’s first electric refueling vehicle, based on the Mercedes-Benz eEconic truck, to Skytanking, a refueling service provider at Stuttgart Airport.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz completes testing of eActros 600
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, in partnership with Autobahn, a German Federal Government-owned entity, recently conducted winter testing of the battery-electric eActros 600.
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ArticleDaimler Truck and Linde Engineering introduce liquid hydrogen refueling technology
Daimler Truck and Linde Engineering have collaborated to introduce a new liquid hydrogen refueling technology called subcooled liquid hydrogen (sLH2), offering higher storage density, extended range, quicker refueling, reduced costs, and improved energy efficiency compared to hydrgoen gas storage and distribution.
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ArticleHolcim chooses Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for sustainable fleet expansion
Holcim, a world-leading building materials producer, has announced a major 1000-truck deal of the eActros 600, the largest single order for the electric truck.
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ArticleDaimler Truck and Masdar collaborate to explore liquid green hydrogen supply for road freight transport
Daimler Trucks and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate the feasibility of exporting liquid green hydrogen from Abu Dhabi to Europe by 2030.
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ArticleMars collaborates with Einride to deploy 300 digital electric trucks in Europe by 2030
Mars has joined forces with Einride to introduce a fleet of 300 electric and digitally optimised heavy-duty trucks across its European network by 2030.
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ArticleDaimler Truck launches first customer-trial fleet of GenH2 Trucks
Daimler Truck is making significant strides in the decarbonisation of transportation with the development of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks, marking a crucial step toward hydrogen-powered, CO2-free long-distance transport.
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ArticleStockholm drives sustainability with introduction of eEconic trucks
TMA Bolaget AB, a Swedish traffic safety company, has added two eEconic electric trucks to its fleet, supporting Stockholm’s efforts toward sustainable urban transportation.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz eActros joins Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour
The annual Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour is spreading festive cheer throughout Austria, and this year’s highlight is the inclusion of an all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 300.