Mercedes-Benz Trucks is set to launch the series version of its battery-electric truck, the eActros LongHaul, under the name eActros 600 on October 10, 2023. The eActros 600, with its new design, aims to be the most cost-effective long-haul truck from Mercedes-Benz Trucks compared to the conventional diesel Actros - with a range of 500 kilometres.

Mercedes-Benz unveils eActros 600: “the most economical long-haul truck” in October

To prove that it is possible to cover long distances with battery-electric HGVs even with Europe's current poor infrastructure, Daimler Trucks sent its eActros 300 Tractor on a 3,000-kilometre journey from Germany to Turkey using only publicly available charging stations. And they made it.

Electric eActros 300 Tractor drives from Germany to Turkey using only public charging points

DB Schenker plans to acquire 100 Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul electric HGVs for its European long-distance haulage operations, to achieve CO2 neutrality on its balance sheet by 2040, according to a joint letter of intent signed by the companies.

DB Schenker to acquire 100 eActros LongHaul for its fleet

The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck prototype successfully completed its first high-altitude tests on public roads, announced the manufacturer on Wednesday. Along its way, the fuel-cell HGV crossed the Brenner Pass between Austria and Italy.

Fuel-cell Mercedes truck on the Brenner successfully passes first high-altitude tests

Daimler Truck has presented the first Mercedes-Benz Trucks Challenge in which four HGV driver influencers from all over the world proved their driving skills against Daimler Truck experts during four complex challenges. The UK-Sweden team with Angelica Larsson and Daniel Louisy won an overwhelming victory.

Mercedes-Benz unveils eActros 600: “the most economical long-haul truck” in October

Electric eActros 300 Tractor drives from Germany to Turkey using only public charging points

DB Schenker to acquire 100 eActros LongHaul for its fleet

Fuel-cell Mercedes truck on the Brenner successfully passes first high-altitude tests

Mercedes Benz Truck Challenge won by Angelica Larsson and Daniel Louisy