New Record Set As All-Electric MB eActros 600 Completes John O’Groats To Land’s End

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 completes first electric HGV journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End

Mercedes-Benz completed the first electric heavy goods vehicle journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End in just over 24 hours, demonstrating the viability of zero-emission long-haul trucking. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has [...] The post Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 completes first electric HGV journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End appeared first on Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International.

Merc eActros 600 completes Land’s End journey

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has reported that its eActros 600 has become the first electric truck to take on the journey from John O’Groats at Scotland’s north-easternmost point to Land’s End in Cornwall in just over 24 hours. The challenge was embarked upon last Wednesday in support of the drivers’ mental and physical health charity, Globe Truckers UK. Mercedes-Benz Trucks said the record – which saw the 39.5-tonne vehicle traverse a distance of 1,378…

New Record Set As All-Electric MB eActros 600 Completes John O’Groats To Land’s End

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has become the first manufacturer to drive an electric HGV from John O’Groats to Land’s End covering the 856 miles in just over 24 hours to help raise money for charity, writes Peter Brown. The iconic challenge was set up to help support Globe Truckers UK – the mental and physical health charity for drivers. The manufacturer said during the 856-mile journey it required just three recharging stops at Stirling, Sandbach and Ex…