(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
(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 has been named “International Truck of the Year 2025” by commercial vehicle journalists from 24 European countries. The electric truck was praised for its advanced aerodynamics, powerful drivetrain, and a range of 500 kilometers … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G has been named “Electric Bus Champion 2024” at IAA Transportation in Hanover after winning a comprehensive comparison test organized by Omnibusspiegel. The articulated bus excelled in categories such as passenger comfort, driver handling, build … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 'Electric Bus Champion 2024', Awards, Daimler truck, eCitaro G, IAA Transportation 2024, INNOVATION, leadership, Mercedes-Benz, Mirko Sgodda, performance, Till Oberwörder
(IN BRIEF) Athens and Thessaloniki have ordered 89 FUSO eCanter electric trucks, equipped with advanced waste collection systems from KAOUSSIS, to enhance their urban waste management. These emission-free trucks are designed for efficient operations in narrow city streets and feature … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, eCanter Electric Trucks, eco-friendly, Florian Schulz, FUSO, Greece, KAOUSSIS, partnership, sustainability, waste collection
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks showcased three advanced Unimog models at GaLaBau 2024, highlighting their versatility and cutting-edge technology for applications in landscaping, road maintenance, agriculture, and construction. The Unimog U 430 features new safety systems and an innovative operating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, GaLaBau 2024, Mercedes-Benz, technology, Unimog Models, Unimog U 327, Unimog U 430, Unimog U 535
(IN BRIEF) FUSO, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is showcasing its latest electric vehicle models at GaLaBau 2024, an international trade fair focused on urban greenery and landscaping. The event will feature four Next Generation eCanter models, designed to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, eCanter, FUSO, GaLaBau 2024, horticulture, landscaping, Mathias Wolf, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have announced a preliminary agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture aimed at leading the digital transformation to software-defined heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The joint venture, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, will develop a common … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Commercial Vehicles, Daimler truck, Germany, Martin Daum, Martin Lundstedt, partnership, Software-Defined, sustainability, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G, an all-electric articulated city bus, has been named the Electric Bus Champion of 2024 after excelling in the rigorous comparison test organized by Omnibusspiegel bus magazine in Bonn. This marks the second consecutive victory … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is gearing up for its most extensive test run yet, slated for this summer, featuring the groundbreaking electric flagship eActros 600. With two near-series prototypes, the trucks will traverse over 20 European countries, clocking more than … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A team from Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks conducted a two-week winter test with four Unimog vehicles along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. As part of the Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks Alpine testing program, they assisted Großglockner Hochalpenstraßen AG in clearing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Celebrating four decades since their international debut in Rome, the Mercedes-Benz LN2 trucks made a significant impact in the light-duty truck segment. Produced from 1984 to 1998, they succeeded the LP series, dominating with their versatile range, advanced … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck AG celebrates a monumental achievement with the production of the 1 millionth Freightliner Cascadia heavy-duty truck, marking a significant milestone in the North American trucking industry. Since its debut in 2007, the Cascadia has been at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has reached a significant milestone in electric truck development, successfully charging a prototype of the eActros 600 at a groundbreaking 1,000 kilowatts during internal testing at Wörth am Rhein. This achievement marks the implementation phase of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck’s latest brand, RIZON, announces the Canadian launch of its battery-electric Class 4-5 trucks, marking a significant step towards electrification in the transportation sector. With its debut at Truck World in Toronto and preorders opening in June … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz launches the customer testing phase for its battery-electric eActros 600, with Contargo and Remondis as the pioneering partners. The e-trucks, set to revolutionize long-distance haulage, will be utilized by Contargo for container transport between Wörth am Rhein … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Roer, Christian Renners, Contargo, Daimler truck, e-trucks, eActros 600, Kögel Trailer GmbH, Mercedes-Benz, Michael Starke, partnership, REMONDIS, Sascha Hähnke, Stina Fagerman, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced the release of the new Actros L, slated to redefine the premium segment of heavy diesel-powered trucks. Set to be available for order from April 2024 and commencing production in December 2024, the Actros … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Actros L, Daimler truck, Diesel-Powered, Heavy Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, partnership, Rainer Müller-Finkeldei, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has achieved a significant milestone by connecting over 1 million trucks and buses worldwide to its digital platform, marking a pivotal moment in its commitment to vehicle connectivity and digital innovation. Marcus Claesson, Daimler Truck’s CIO, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, Marcus Claesson, Sanjiv Khurana, sustainability, transportation, vehicles
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has officially opened the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center in Stuttgart, marking a significant milestone in the future of transportation. The state-of-the-art facility, designed for battery and fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, offers sales, servicing, and rental services … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Commercial Vehicle Center, Commercial Vehicle Hub, Daimler truck, electric vehicles, electrified commercial vehicles, Frank Nopper, FUSO Trucks, Future of Transportation, Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz buses, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center, Mirko Sgodda, Mobility Innovation, Setra Buses, Stina Fagerman, Stuttgart, Stuttgart-Feuerbach, sustainable mobility
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck is at the forefront of safety innovation as stricter EU regulations for new trucks, buses, and coaches are set to take effect in July 2024. With its latest safety systems, Daimler Truck not only meets but … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Domenico Nucera, President of Iveco Group’s Bus Business Unit, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the bus and coach division of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Nucera’s role is crucial as the European Union aims for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, European Union, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACEA, Anna Westerberg, bus, buses, coach, coaches, Daimler truck, decarbonisation, Domenico Nucera, EU, Iveco Group, MAN, public transport, Scania, The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Volvo Buses, Volvo Group
(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART/ TOKYO, 15-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler Truck, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and part of Daimler AG, has announced the FUSO eCanter, the all-electric light-duty truck, has reached a number of eMobility milestones ahead … Read the full press release
Sven Gräble will take over as Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Operations at Daimler Truck AG and will thus be responsible for the global production network of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. In this role, he succeeds Gerald Jank, who will retire on January … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arocs, Atego, Daimler truck, Daimler Truck AG, Daimler Trucks, Gerald Jank, leadership, Mercedes-Benz Actros, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks Econic, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Operations, production network, Sven Gräble, truck business, Unimog, Zetros
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