Daimler Truck launches Remote 3.0 app for smart truck connectivity On May 22, Daimler Truck announced that the new Mercedes-Benz Trucks Remote 3.0 app now connects truck drivers to their vehicles through their smartphones. It lets drivers check key vehicle functions and sends push notifications for urgent messages—ideal for long-distance trips across countries. The app is now available for the eActros 600 and will be rolled out for the Actros L...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Daimler Truck expands electric lineup with new eActros 600 variants On May 13, Daimler Truck announced that it is expanding its electric truck lineup with new versions of the eActros 600, designed for heavy-duty long-distance transport. These new models will keep the key features of the second-generation eActros, including advanced drive technology and high energy efficiency. The eActros 600 includes an in-house developed electric axle, durable l...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Daimler Truck's CharterWay to add 100 electric trucks to fleet in 2025 On January 16, Daimler Truck announced that its subsidiary CharterWay brand would offer flexible rental solutions for logistics, with a fleet of around 6,000 vehicles. In 2025, more than 100 electric trucks i.e. eActros 600 will be added to the fleet. Since early 2025, CharterWay has been part of Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS), replacing its previous status as a subsi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Amazon places order for over 200 Mercedes Benz eActros 600 On January 14, Daimler Truck announced that Amazon has placed its largest-ever order for over 200 Mercedes Benz eActros 600. It is the largest electric truck order in Mercedes Benz Trucks' history. The trucks will operate on Amazon’s high-mileage middle-mile network, moving cargo between fulfillment centers, sort centers, and delivery stations. Over 140 trucks will be deployed in the UK...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/14

namics, and economical engines, delivering up to 3% fuel savings. Enhanced driving dynamics, quieter operation, and better acceleration on inclines further improve efficiency and comfort. The Wörth plant's flexible production line enables simultaneous assembly of diesel trucks and battery-electric eActros 600 models. Based on Daimler Truck press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

Mercedes Benz eActros 600 begins first deliveries in Germany with Government Support On December 9, Daimler Truck announced that it has begun delivering the eActros 600 to customers in Germany, following its series launch at the Wörth plant in late November 2024. About 50 trucks will be handed over by year-end, with initial deliveries supported by government funding from the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport within Germany. Early produc...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10

Daimler Truck starts series production of eActros 600 at Wörth plant in Germany On November 22, Daimler Truck announced the start of series production of the eActros 600, its third battery-electric truck model, at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth, Germany. This marks the first electric truck from Wörth assembled entirely within one production hall. The eActros 600 will be manufactured on the existing assembly line of the Wörth A-series produc...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/23

Daimler Truck begins production of key components for eActros 600 at Gaggenau, Kassel, and Mannheim plants On November 19, Daimler Truck announced that it will start series production of the eActros 600 at the Wörth plant on November 22, 2024. Production of its components has already begun at the Gaggenau, Kassel, and Mannheim plants. Mannheim plant assembles the front box, and the Gaggenau plant makes transmission parts like shafts and wheels. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

efficiency, especially for diesel and biodiesel options, alongside increasing electrification efforts. This initiative follows a BRL 2.4 billion program completed in 2022, which modernized production to comply with Proconve P8 emissions standards. The company also introduced electric truck models, eActros and Fuso eCanter, at the 2024 Fenatran event, where Puchert emphasized that regional testing could inform future production plans. Additionall...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/12

Daimler Truck initiates production of key components for eActros 600 from Gaggenau and Kassel plants On November 11, Daimler Truck announced that it will launch the Mercedes Benz eActros 600 at the Wörth plant at the end of November 2024. The first customer vehicles will be produced and registered this year, with key components sourced from the Gaggenau and Kassel plants. The Gaggenau plant will manufacture parts for the new e-axle of the eActro...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

Daimler Truck Mannheim plant advances with high-tech 'Front Box' assembly for series production of eActros 600 On October 25, Daimler Truck announced that it will start series production of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at its Wörth plant in late November 2024, with the first customer units planned for 2024. Each truck will feature the "front box" from the Mannheim plant, a module with control units, high-voltage parts, and an electric air compr...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/25

Simon Loos, Netherlands expands electric fleet with 75 Mercedes Benz eActros 600 trucks ・On October 17, Daimler Truck announced that Dutch logistics provider Simon Loos has ordered 75 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks, expanding its electric fleet to 135 vehicles. The contract was signed at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover and marks one of the largest orders for electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz. ・Simon Loos became the first compan...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

electric or hydrogen-powered, depending on usage and technology development. Karldischinger owns a fleet of 120 Mercedes-Benz trucks including Actros and Atego models. Mercedes-Benz Trucks aims for emission-free inbound logistics at its Wörth assembly plant by the end of 2026. Currently, around 20 eActros 300 Lowliner trucks, including one from Karldischinger, are already in operation. They are also working to electrify logistics at other German...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

Munich Electrification provides BMS for Daimler’s eActros 300/400 trucks On September 13, Munich Electrification announced the delivery of battery management systems (BMS) for eActros 300/400, created for Daimler Truck AG. The BMS technology integrates a powerful and reliable battery management unit (BMU) and state-of-the-art cell monitoring board (CMB). Munich Electrification supports Daimler with its fully in-house developed Bologna BMS platf...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/23

IAA Transportation 2024: Daimler Trucks to start mass production of eActros 600 and launch TruckCharge brand in Europe On September 15, Daimler Trucks announced that it will be showcasing the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the new Actros L, FUSO eCanter, and the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 at IAA Transportation 2024, in Hannover, Germany. The eActros 600 features a battery capacity of over 600 kWh and a new electric drive axle, offering a range of 500 km on...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/16

gawatt Charging System (MCS) in partnership with Power Electronics, a manufacturer of energy storage and electric mobility. This marks a major milestone in electric truck charging technology, achieving a charging power of 1,100 kilowatts. The test was conducted with a prototype of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, highlighting MCS's potential to significantly reduce charging times, enhancing the practicality of electric trucks for long-haul transpor...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

Daimler Trucks begins largest test drive with eActros 600 across Europe On June 11, 2024, Diamler Truck launched the "eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024" in Frankfurt, Germany. Two near-production eActros 600 prototypes will cover over 13,000 km each across more than 20 European countries, reaching from Norway's North Cape to Tarifa in Spain. The tour has already begun at the site in Wörth am Rhein and Daimler Truck AG's headquarters in Lein...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/17

tion of e-bus batteries for mid-decade use, integrating them into city buses. In the summer 2024, Daimler Truck plans to open a Battery Technology Center with a pilot line for prototype battery cell production. Concurrently, they are preparing for series production of the "front box" module for the eActros 600. At KEM, individual battery modules are assembled into high-voltage batteries, tested for functionality, and shipped to Wörth plant. The ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/11

at it would electrify parts of its factory logistics under the "Sustainable Logistics Consulting" (SLC) service. They supported electrifying the route between the Bad Cannstatt engine plant, Germany, and the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant. Logistics partner, Große-Vehne uses two battery-electric eActros 300 tractor units for engine transport, covering 180 km daily, and are charged at a truck stop until the permanent charging infrastructure is ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/07

Daimler Truck to conduct largest European test drive with eActros 600 On May 6, Daimler Truck announced that it would conduct its largest test drive with the eActros 600, covering 20+ European countries. Each of the two near-production prototypes, with a total weight of 40 tons, will travel over 13,000 km, aiming to gather extensive energy consumption data across various terrains and climates. The tour also serves to demonstrate the viability of ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/06