Mercedes-Benz eActros to enter trials with 10 operators

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is to put the eActros into everyday trials with operators within the next few weeks, the manufacturer said today (21 February).

Ten vehicles in two variants (two and three axle), with gross weights of 18 or 25 tonnes, will have their everyday feasibility and economic efficiency tested under real-life conditions.

The range of the eActros is stated at up to 200km.

Participating in the fleet test are customers from a variety of sectors in Germany and Switzerland.

They are: Dachser; Edeka; Hermes, Kraftverkehr Nagel; Ludwig Meyer; Pfenning logistics; TBS Rhein-Neckar and Rigterink from Germany; and Camion Transport and Migros from Switzerland.

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“Daimler Trucks is synonymous with innovation leadership, allied to a realistic and pragmatic attitude,” said Martin Daum, the Daimler AG Board Member responsible for Daimler Trucks and Buses.

“This is particularly true when it comes to electric mobility. We now want to work together with our customers to move swiftly forward with the development of our Mercedes-Benz eActros to the point where it becomes a viable proposition in tough everyday operations – both technically and commercially.

“We are beginning this process by creating an innovation fleet and will be supporting its testing in the day-to day logistics environment of our customers. This will enable us to establish just what remains to be done, in terms of technical matters, infrastructure and service, to make our Mercedes-Benz eActros competitive,” he said.

Mercedes-Benz trucks said it would be looking to achieve series-production and market maturity for “a range of economically competitive electric trucks for use in heavy-duty transport operations” with effect from 2021.