Daimler delivers electric Freightliners

Daimler Trucks has delivered the first fully electric Freightliner trucks to key customers for testing.

A total of 30 Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 trucks will be handed over to Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries in the US by the end of 2018.

It makes Daimler the world’s first manufacturer to test electrified trucks for all weight classes.

It is working with the customers on route planning, development of charging infrastructure and vehicle service support.

Daimler board of management member for trucks and buses Martin Daum says working with Penske and NFI is an important step in the development of electrified trucks.

“Together with our customers, we are working on the best solutions for the usage of e-trucks.

“As global market leader, we also want to lead in the field of e-trucks. In Penske and NFI, we found innovative partners with whom we take on the challenge together,” Daum says.

Freightliner eCascadia

The Freightliner eCascadia will have up to 730 peak horsepower. The batteries provide 550 Kwh usable capacity, a range of around 400km and have the ability to charge up to 80% (providing a range of 320km) in about 90 minutes.

Freightliner eM2

The Freightliner eM2 is intended for local distribution operations and last-mile delivery services. The eM2 truck will initially have up to 480 peak horsepower. The batteries provide 325 Kwh of usable capacity, a range of up to 370km and have the ability to charge up to 80% (providing a range of 296km) in about 60 minutes.