Capital Equipment News June 2022

EXTRA HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

The global debut of this ground-breaking vehicle was certainly an electrifying and sensational moment for us locally. Hats off to our Mercedes-Benz Trucks counterparts for this revolutionary vehicle that sets the brand apart.

The eActros is available as a two or three-axle truck with 19 or 27 tonnes permissible gross weight.

up to 160 kW. When connected to a regular 400 A DC charging station, the three battery packs need a little longer than an hour to charge from 20 to 80%. A display in the standard Multimedia Cockpit Interactive keeps the driver up to date on the charge level of the batteries and the remaining range, as well as the current and average energy consumption in kWh per 100 km. Besides the drivetrain, the batteries also supply the electricity for the entire vehicle. Thus, for example, auxiliary units such as the air compressor for the brakes, the compressor for the cab’s air conditioning and, if fitted, a refrigerated body are also electrically powered. If required, the battery packs can be replaced with ease. In an initial phase the series-production model of the eActros will be available in selected European markets, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Further markets, including South Africa, will follow at a later stage depending on viability and market demand. In fact, introduction of e-vehicles for the South African market is expected in 2024/2025. electrifying and sensational moment for us locally. Hats off to our Mercedes-Benz Trucks counterparts for this revolutionary vehicle that sets the brand apart,” says Maretha Gerber, vice president: Sales and Marketing at Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa. “This is certainly a giant step towards an electrically driven future, and we are proud to be a part of a brand that is continuously at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions for customers. As we wait in great “The global debut of this ground breaking vehicle was certainly an

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powered eActros in June last year, Mercedes-Benz Trucks highlighted its clear desire to achieve CO 2 -neutral long distance haulage. The eActros became the first fully electric series-production truck bearing the three-pointed star and thus marked a crucial step in the direction of CO 2 neutral goods transport. Further steps for long-distance haulage are also in the pipeline: series production of the low-floor Mercedes-Benz eEconic truck is expected to start in 2022. In addition to this, the battery-electric eActros LongHaul is expected to be launched in 2024. With a range of up to 400 km, a permissible gross vehicle weight with trailer of up to 40 tonnes and two powerful electric motors delivering a top performance of 400 kW, the eActros is perfectly equipped to handle the daily work

of heavy-duty transporters. The eActros is available as a two or three-axle truck with 19 or 27 tonnes permissible gross weight. Serving as the basis of the new truck is the frame of the Mercedes-Benz Actros. At the technological heart of the eActros is the drive unit with two integrated electric motors along with a two-speed transmission. Both motors provide for impressive ride comfort and great vehicle dynamics, while the quiet and emission-free electric drive means the truck can also be used for night deliveries and entry into inner-cities with driving bans for diesel vehicles. Depending on the version, the eActros draws its power from three or four battery packs – each with a capacity of around 105 kWh³. Thanks to a maximum capacity of 420 kWh², a range of up to 400 km is realistic. The eActros can be charged with

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