German transport company Hegelmann Group has signed a letter of intent for 50 new Mercedes eActros LongHaul electric trucks. The vehicles will be delivered to the family-owned company when the truck goes into series production in 2024. Mercedes-Benz Trucks launched the LongHaul version of its eActros battery electric truck in September 2022 at the IAA Transportation event in Hanover.
Mercedes-Benz and Dachser of Germany have signed a letter of intent which will see 50 eActros LongHaul 6x2 swap body trucks join the fleet. The vehicles are expected to be in full series production by 2024. “Dachser is a very valuable customer for us in sustainable transport. Dachser was already ...
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.
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.
New initiative ENROUTE sees Welch’s Transport, the University of Cambridge and tech firm Syselek join forces to redefine the freight and logistics sector through strategic data sharing for eHGVs.
Cummins Inc. has been awarded a $75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to convert 360,000 square feet of its Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) in Indiana for manufacturing zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems. This grant is part of the funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act ...
DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones as the new EV & Connected Services Director. In this role, Jones will lead the development of DAF’s electric vehicle (EV) programme, overseeing sales, aftersales, the dealer network’s EV strategy, and the rollout of charging infrastructure. He will also manage PACCAR Connect, DAF’s connected ...
