Mercedes-Benz has begun testing the eEconic
Another battery-electric truck will soon be joining the Mercedes-Benz range. The new eEconic – which is currently undergoing testing ahead of customer trials – should enter production during the second half of 2022.
Built on a 6x2 chassis with a gross vehicle weight of 27 tonnes (59,525 pounds), most of its powertrain components are shared with the recently-launched eActros.
They include the single ‘e-axle’ that incorporates two centrally-positioned liquid-cooled electric motors and a two-speed transmission. Continuous and peak outputs are rated at 450 PS (443 bhp / 330 kW) and 545 PS (537 bhp / 400 kW) respectively.
Similarly, the three 105 kWh battery packs are taken from the eActros. An anticipated range figure hasn’t been quoted yet, but driving distance might actually be a secondary consideration for the vehicle’s target market.
Indeed, Mercedes-Benz is aiming the eEconic at municipal operators, in particular those involved in providing refuse collection services. Arguably, such low-speed, stop-start urban work is well-suited to electrification, especially given the relatively short routes involved.
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Mercedes-Benz eActros electric truck launched
Built on a 6x2 chassis with a gross vehicle weight of 27 tonnes (59,525 pounds), most of its powertrain components are shared with the recently-launched eActros.
They include the single ‘e-axle’ that incorporates two centrally-positioned liquid-cooled electric motors and a two-speed transmission. Continuous and peak outputs are rated at 450 PS (443 bhp / 330 kW) and 545 PS (537 bhp / 400 kW) respectively.
Similarly, the three 105 kWh battery packs are taken from the eActros. An anticipated range figure hasn’t been quoted yet, but driving distance might actually be a secondary consideration for the vehicle’s target market.
Indeed, Mercedes-Benz is aiming the eEconic at municipal operators, in particular those involved in providing refuse collection services. Arguably, such low-speed, stop-start urban work is well-suited to electrification, especially given the relatively short routes involved.
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Mercedes-Benz eActros electric truck launched
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