The German manufacturing company has plans to showcase its electric capabilities with a new emissions free vehicle which has been making an impact in Europe for years.
A ground breaking, zero emissions, heavy duty battery-electric Mercedes-Benz truck will make its Australian debut at the Brisbane Truck Show in May.
Focused on short radius distribution, the heavy duty trucks have been tested in select fleets in Europe since 2018, and will soon being a validation program in Australia and New Zealand.
It’s the first venture into the heavy duty category for the brand, which, via Daimler Truck, has already clocked up considerable zero emission experience here via its all-electric truck Fuso eCanter which went on sale locally in 2021.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Australia Pacific director Andrew Assimo says he is thrilled to bring the eActros to the Brisbane Truck Show.
“We can’t wait to present this incredible heavy-duty electric truck to the public in Brisbane,” he says.
“The local debut of the eActros represents the start of a new chapter for sustainable road transport in our region and the excitement around this vehicle is incredible,” Assimo says.
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The impending eActros validation program is designed to ensure the eActros specification is tailored for the unique conditions of Australia and New Zealand and meets the specific requirements of local customers.
To start, four eActros trucks will get to work in Australia and one unit will hit the road in New Zealand, with additional units to follow.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks will also showcase its diesel technology including providing early updates on improvements to its Euro 6 engine that are on the way.
The Brisbane Truck Show will be held at Brisbane’s Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 18 to 21.