Mercedes Benz Trucks Ireland
Mercedes Benz Trucks Ireland has launched the eActros 600, a battery-electric long-haul truck designed to set new standards in road freight transport, offering impressive battery capacity, range, and safety features.
Summary:
- Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduced the eActros 600, a battery-electric long-haul truck, as a world premiere event.
- The eActros 600 is designed to redefine road freight transport standards in terms of technology, sustainability, design, and profitability for e-fleet operators.
- It features a high battery capacity of over 600 kilowatt-hours, providing a range of 500 kilometers on a single charge, without the need for intermediate charging.
- Charging infrastructure at depots and loading points is sufficient for approximately 60 percent of long-distance journeys in Europe, while continuous expansion of public charging infrastructure is essential for other long-distance haulage applications.
- The eActros 600 supports CCS charging with up to 400 kW and will eventually enable megawatt charging (MCS).
- Sales of the electric truck are set to begin in the current year, with series production planned to start by the end of 2024.
- The eActros 600 aims to reduce CO2 emissions significantly and has the potential for over 80% CO2 savings compared to diesel trucks over its ten-year product life cycle.
- Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers a holistic solution for battery-electric long-distance transport, including vehicle technology, consulting, charging infrastructure, and services.
- The eActros 600 is designed for a gross combination weight of up to 44 tons, with a standard semitrailer offering a payload of around 22 tons in the EU.
- The truck features innovative drive technology, including an 800-volt electric axle with two electric motors, providing a continuous output of 400 kW and a peak output of 600 kW.
- The eActros 600 includes Predictive Powertrain Control for efficient driving and recuperation.
- Safety features of the eActros 600 exceed legal requirements, with advanced assistance systems, including Active Brake Assist, Frontguard Assist, Active Sideguard Assist, and Active Drive Assist.
- Intelligent services, such as Mercedes-Benz Complete, are available for the eActros 600, offering real-time monitoring and maintenance planning.
- The truck features an external Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) to ensure pedestrian and cyclist safety.
- The eActros 600 boasts an aerodynamic design with features like a rounded front hood, optimized bumper, air deflectors, and more to improve efficiency.
- Power take-offs for work equipment or refrigerated semitrailers are available.
- The eActros 600 features efficient LFP battery technology with a long service life and a high usable capacity.
- The vehicle aims to offer profitability compared to diesel trucks, depending on electricity and diesel prices, as well as toll systems.
- The vehicle’s design is focused on lowering air resistance to enhance energy efficiency.
- The eActros 600 also introduces the concept of one-pedal driving, allowing for deceleration through recuperation.
- The eActros 600 can be operated as a semitrailer tractor with standard semitrailers.
- The truck is equipped with intelligent services, including maintenance management and real-time traffic data.
- Safety features include sensor fusion technology and advanced assistance systems to improve safety and reduce accidents.
- The eActros 600 will support customers in achieving cost parity with diesel trucks based on various factors, including electricity prices and toll systems in different countries.
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