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The eEconic will be manufactured in the existing Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks assembly line, in parallel and flexibly alongside the trucks that will be powered by internal combustion engines. After the vehicle has been largely assembled, the eEconic’s electrification continues in the Future Truck Ce...

At icy temperatures down to -25°C, development engineers from Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks tested the e-truck intended for municipal use in Rovaniemi, Finland. Engineers tested the behavior of the batteries and the electric powertrain and associated systems at very low temperatures, among other thin...

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Slightly less than 65,000 zero-emission trucks were sold in the first half of the year. It's more or less the same number of new energy vehicles sold throughout the whole 2022. Battery electric trucks have 9% market share in the heavy-duty segment, and 10% market share in the medium-duty segment. Al...

"Our in-house developed e-axle is a fundamental piece in our long-range products. We will get more space for batteries, which is good. Another key aspect is having good battery technology in order to have high-performance electric trucks", Jan Hjelmgren told us.

Windrose electric truck, which was on display at the last IAA at the testing area, is a very promising e-truck model for long haulage. The truck has a battery capacity of 729 kWh, with promised range of 670 km loaded at 49 ton. The electric motors achieve an impressive 1,400 hp.

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Latest articles

Mercedes-Benz eEconic: series production starts in Wörth-am-Rhein

Mercedes-Benz eEconic being tested in the Arctic Circle. Serial production is getting closer

Highlights

Almost 65,000 zero-emission trucks and tractor-trailers were sold in China in the first half of 2024, ICCT says

“The new e-axle is key to improving electric truck efficiency and range”. Our interview with Jan Hjelmgren (Volvo)

Windrose electric trucks are ready for very first batch of production

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Mercedes-Benz eEconic: series production starts in Wörth-am-Rhein

Mercedes-Benz eEconic being tested in the Arctic Circle. Serial production is getting closer