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Mercedes switches lanes: Six new fast-chargers mark German plant's electric transition

2024-11-19T10:39:00Z

Mercedes-Benz has installed six new fast-charging stations for electric trucks at its Wörth plant, with the capability to add two more stations for future megawatt charging needs. The charging stations are positioned near where delivery vehicles enter the facility.

FedEx launches two-week pilot of Mercedes eActros 300 at its Stoke-on-Trent hub in the UK

2024-07-23T10:33:00Z

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.

Zero-emission chopper fuel: Mercedes-Benz eEconic debuts at Airbus

2024-10-08T11:27:00Z

In a move toward reducing emissions, Airbus Helicopters has begun using an electric truck to refuel its aircraft at its German facility, marking a shift away from traditional diesel-powered vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz prepares for eActros 600 electric truck production at German factory

2024-10-29T11:36:00Z

Mercedes-Benz’s Mannheim plant has started manufacturing the front box, a key component for its upcoming eActros 600 electric truck. Series production of the complete vehicle is scheduled to begin at the company’s Wörth plant in late November, with first customer deliveries expected before year-end.

Mercedes-Benz eEconic

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Energy type: Battery Electric
Vehicle type: Rigid
Mission: Medium

Mercedes-Benz receives major electric truck order from Dutch logistics firm

2024-10-21T10:55:00Z

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.

Mercedes-Benz and Karldischinger celebrate centennial partnership with 100 zero emission truck deal

2024-10-03T08:22:00Z

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.

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 voted International Truck of the Year 2025 at IAA Transportation

2024-09-17T08:58:00Z

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. 

Mercedes-Benz Trucks completes 45-day eActros 600 European Testing Tour

2024-08-05T13:54:00Z

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 ...

Mercedes-Benz special trucks and Mörtlbauer present hydrogen combustion engine prototypes

2024-08-01T19:10:00Z

Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Mörtlbauer Baumaschinen Vertriebs have unveiled two vehicle prototypes with hydrogen combustion engines,  marking the culmination of the WaVe development project, a two-year initiative funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.