Mercedes Will Test Long Haul Electric Trucks With Amazon's Help

by AutoExpert   |  16 September, 2022

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Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will begin real-world testing of the eActros LongHaul electric truck in 2023 with European logistics business Rhenus and American e-commerce giant Amazon. The Rhenus eActros LongHaul truck, with a range of around 311 miles, will be put through its paces in a variety of settings.

To determine the truck's capability for everyday operations, pulling cargo containers and tarp trailers will be part of the testing.

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Mercedes claims it has already begun rigorous testing of the vehicle and that it will start using it on public roads this year. Meanwhile, the manufacturer will present a concept prototype at the IAA Transportation exhibition in Hanover later this month.

Meanwhile, Rhenus and Amazon will be conducting their tests on the trucks and high-performance chargers. This process is referred to as "megawatt charging," The companies want to launch a testing program they are calling "High-performance charging for long-haul trucking," or "HoLa."

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Charging stations will be set up along a stretch of the A2 highway between Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia. There will be a few that have megawatt chargers that can fully charge a truck from 20 to 80 percent in under 30 minutes. In addition, the companies will frequently conduct interviews and surveys with truck drivers to help improve the vehicles.

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