(IN BRIEF) Mercedes‑Benz is marking 60 years since the first full truck—a green LP 608—left its Wörth plant in July 1965. The site started in October 1963 with about 100 employees making cabs for other plants, but by 1965 became … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Actros, aggregates plant redesign, Arocs, Atego, axles, battery-electric trucks, central assembly plant, commercial vehicle production, Daimler truck, Daimler-Benz AG, distribution transport, eActros 300, eActros 400, eActros 600, Econic, eEconic, Gaggenau, Kassel, long-distance transport, Mannheim, Mercedes-Benz, municipal use, overseas markets, production flexibility, transmissions, Unimog, Wörth plant, Zetros
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck, the Republic of Senegal, and Global Truck Systems have signed a letter of intent to create a Mercedes-Benz truck assembly plant in Senegal, with production slated to commence in 2026. Daimler Truck will supply CKD kits … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2026 production start, CKD, Completely Knocked Down, construction logistics, Daimler truck, fire brigade, Franziska Cusumano, German-Senegalese development cooperation, Global Truck Systems, GTS, Just Energy Transition Partnership, local industrial value creation, Mercedes-Benz truck assembly, Michael Dietz, Ministry of Defense, partnership, police, Republic of Senegal, skilled job creation, technical advisory support, technology transfer, waste collection vehicles
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is rolling out the CB400 high-voltage reworked battery as a sustainable, cost-effective spare-parts solution for first-generation eActros 300/400 trucks and the eEconic. Processed at the Mannheim Kompetenzzentrum für emissionsfreie Mobilität, used batteries are disassembled, cleaned, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Battery Technology Center, CB400 reworked battery, CEB500 development, circular economy, CO₂e reduction, Daimler truck, eActros 300, eActros 400, eEconic, Kompetenzzentrum für emissionsfreie Mobilität, Mannheim plant, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, parts warranty, remanufacturing, resource efficiency, second-life energy storage, sustainability strategy, zero-emission mobility
(IN BRIEF) BwFuhrparkService GmbH has awarded Daimler Truck a contract for a mid-three-digit number of Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6×6 logistics trucks, set for delivery by May 2026. These Euro VI vehicles, featuring a ten-ton payload, 0.9 m water fording, and all-wheel … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged all-wheel drive, Bundeswehr logistics, BwFuhrparkService GmbH, Daimler truck, Daniel Zittel, Euro VI, Franco-German production, Franziska Cusumano, hümS military specification, interchangeable platform body, Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6x6, Molsheim.polytechnic, OM 470 engine, partnership, Sonntag Fahrzeugbau, Wörth am Rhein
(IN BRIEF) Spedition W&P, a transport company in Bavaria, has expanded its fleet with 20 new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks, marking a significant move toward sustainable freight transport. This expansion is supported by W&P’s newly opened charging park, equipped … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged charging infrastructure, CO2-free transport, Daimler truck, e-mobility, eActros 600, electric trucks, electric vehicle fleet, freight forwarder, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, photovoltaic system, Spedition W&P, sustainable logistics, transportation sustainability, TruckCharge
(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leader in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, is proud to contribute to the Tour d’Europe initiative—a three-month road trip across 23 countries that demonstrates the decarbonization potential of renewable fuels. With stops planned at Neste … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automotive, AVIA, Baltics, BMW, Bosch, climate neutrality, DAF Trucks, Daimler truck, decarbonization, digital fuel twin, energy transition, EU climate goals, Ford Trucks, fuels value chain, FuelsEurope, greenhouse gas reduction, Hyundai, IRU, Iveco, Moeve, Neste, Porvoo, PRIO, renewable diesel, renewable fuels, Repsol, Rotterdam, SAF, sustainable aviation fuel, Tour d’Europe, University Darmstadt, University Karlsruhe, VDA, VW
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on integrating advanced robotics and AI into Mercedes‑Benz Special Trucks’ military vehicle platforms, specifically targeting the Unimog and Zetros series. Utilizing ARX Robotics’ Mithra OS, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI Integration, ARX Core, ARX Robotics, autonomous driving, Daimler truck, Daniel Zittel, defense vehicle sector, digital networking, legacy fleet, Marc Wietfeld, Mercedes‑Benz Special Trucks, Mithra OS, NATO, teleoperation, Unimog, Zetros
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck is set to revolutionize electric truck charging in Europe with its new TruckCharge brand, which introduces a semi-public charging network designed to bridge the existing gap in infrastructure. The network will allow depot owners to offer … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACEA, charging infrastructure, charging network, Comprehensive Solution, cost-effective, Daimler truck, depot owners, e-infrastructure, electric trucks, eTruck, fast-charging points, Fleet operators, Martin Hink, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Milence, renewable energy, semi-public charging, TRATON GROUP, TruckCharge, UTA Edenred, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) ACEA has voiced serious concerns over the US President’s recent decision to impose additional tariffs on the automotive sector. The association emphasizes that these tariffs will not only raise prices for American consumers and disrupt import channels but … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACEA, automotive industry, BMW Group, Daimler truck, EU automobile industry, European automakers, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, global competition, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, President Trump, R&D spending, Renault Group, Sigrid de Vries, Stellantis, Toyota Motor Europe, trade balance, trade surplus, US domestic manufacturing, US tariffs, Volkswagen Group, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck’s development team has advanced its innovation efforts by testing the first prototypes of the new Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. These vehicles underwent intensive winter testing on the Simplon Pass in Valais, where extreme weather and … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AIR PRODUCTS, Baden-Württemberg, CO₂e-free, customer operations, Daimler truck, Dr. Rainer Müller-Finkeldei, e-axle, EU IPCEI Hydrogen, fuel cell trucks, German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport, high-voltage battery, liquid hydrogen, Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, Mercedes-Benz plant Wörth, mobile hydrogen refueling, Predictive Powertrain Controls, prototypes, Rhineland-Palatinate, Simplon Pass, Thermal Management, Valais, winter testing, €226 million funding
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has announced a performance-based bonus for its German workforce, where every eligible employee will receive €4,140 in recognition of the company’s impressive achievements. The bonus initiative is a core part of the shared success strategy, designed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 140, Bonus, corporate achievement, Daimler truck, employee recognition, financial success, German employees, INNOVATION, Motivation, Operational Excellence, performance-based reward, shared success, strategic progress, teamwork, €4
(IN BRIEF) Christian Levin, CEO of Scania, has been elected as the new Chair of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicles Board for 2025. He stressed the European truck and bus sector’s leadership in technology and its importance for the region’s competitiveness and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACEA, appointment, battery-electric, Christian Levin, combustion engines, Commercial Vehicles Board, competitiveness, customers, DAF, DAF Trucks, Daimler truck, ecosystem, enabling conditions, energy providers, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, European Regulations, European truck and bus industry, Ford Trucks, forward-thinking policies, global leader, grid operators, Harald Seidel, Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles, industry competitiveness, INNOVATION, Iveco Group, leadership, long-term incentives, MAN Truck & Bus, Member States, policymakers, Regulatory framework, Scania, skilled jobs, suppliers, sustainable society, technology, transition, visionary targets, Volvo Group, zero-emission powertrains
(IN BRIEF) Bolk Transport has added two new Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8×4 trucks to its fleet for heavy-duty transportation across Europe. Equipped with 630 horsepower and a fluid coupling, these trucks can handle loads up to 250 tons, replacing older models … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arocs 8x4 Trucks, Bolk Transport, Daimler truck, Erik Maassen van den Brink, Heavy-Duty Fleet, Mercedes-Benz, Netherlands, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz is set to begin the series production of its battery-electric eActros 600 at the Wörth plant on November 22, 2024, marking a major step in reducing CO2 emissions from long-haul transport. The production of key components for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, Dr. Andreas Gorbach, eActros 600, Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability, transportation, Yariş Pürsün
(IN BRIEF) Falkenklev Logistik in Sweden has added six FUSO eCanter electric trucks to its fleet for DHL deliveries in Malmö, supporting its commitment to sustainable urban logistics. These compact electric trucks, supplied by Veho Import AB, are well-suited for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, DHL, electric fleet, Falkenklev Logistik, FUSO eCanter Trucks, Malmö, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, Veho Import AB, Victor Falkenklev
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have signed a binding agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture focused on developing a software-defined vehicle platform for heavy-duty vehicles. This new company, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, aims to set a new … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Commercial Vehicles, Daimler truck, digital transformation, Karin Rådström, Martin Lundstedt, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has introduced advanced safety features in its Econic waste collection vehicles, including the fourth-generation Active Brake Assist system, which detects pedestrians and automatically initiates partial braking to avoid collisions. Additionally, Sideguard Assist helps drivers navigate urban environments … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Active Brake Assist 4, Active Brake Assist system, Collision Prevention Systems, Daimler truck, Econic waste collection vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, pedestrian detection, safety, Sideguard Assist
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has introduced the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic to its fleet for helicopter refueling at its Donauwörth facility. Developed in collaboration with ROHR Spezialfahrzeuge, the eEconic is equipped with a 16,500-liter tank for aviation fuel, including Sustainable Aviation … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus Helicopters, All-Electric Technology, Daimler truck, eEconic, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, refueling, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 played a key role in supplying Munich’s Oktoberfest, delivering around 82,000 liters of beer and fresh pretzels. The electric truck, operated by Lettl Transportation GmbH, transported beer for the Hofbräuhaus Brewery using a 27,500-liter tank … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) has introduced integrated service packages for the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at the 2024 IAA in Hanover, aimed at making the switch to electric transport easier for customers. These packages include flexible financing, leasing, … Read the full press release
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