The eActros600 LongHaul is powered by a 400-kilowatt electric motor and has a battery capacity of 600 kilowatt-hours. The truck can be charged in up to 30 minutes using a high-power charger.
The eActros LongHaul has a towing capacity of up to 44 tons and can reach a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour).
Mercedes-Benz says that the eActros LongHaul will be available to order in 2023 and will begin production in 2024.
The eActros LongHaul is a significant challenge to Tesla’s Semi, which has a range of up to 500 miles and a towing capacity of up to 80,000 pounds. However, the Tesla Semi is still in development and is not expected to enter production until 2023.
Switching to electric trucks is important for reducing pollution, but there are challenges. One big problem is that there aren’t enough charging stations for these trucks. Even though most truck routes in Europe are shorter than what the eActros 600 can handle, the lack of charging stations is a major hurdle.
Another issue is that these electric trucks are more expensive to buy than traditional diesel trucks, although they cost less to operate.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ CEO, Karin Rådström, says that expanding the charging network is crucial to make electric trucking work. She also mentioned that hydrogen-powered trucks will play a part in making trucking more environmentally friendly. To address these challenges, big truck companies in Europe are teaming up to build more charging stations.
The European Commission has set a goal to have charging stations for electric trucks every 60 kilometers on the main road network by 2030, which should make electric trucks more competitive with diesel ones.
The eActros LongHaul is also a challenge to other traditional truck manufacturers, such as Daimler Trucks and Volvo Trucks. Both of these companies have announced plans to produce electric trucks, but they have not yet released any specific details about their products.
How the eActros Compares to the Tesla Semi
The Mercedes-Benz eActros and the Tesla Semi are both heavy-duty electric trucks with a range of over 300 miles. However, there are some key differences between the two trucks.
The eActros has a higher payload capacity than the Tesla Semi. The eActros can carry up to 44 tons, while the Tesla Semi can carry up to 37 tons.
The eActros600 is also equipped with a number of safety features that are not available on the Tesla Semi, such as automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning.
However, the Tesla Semi has a longer range than the eActros. The Tesla Semi has a range of up to 500 miles, while the eActros has a range of up to 400 miles.
The Tesla Semi is also expected to be cheaper than the eActros. The Tesla Semi is expected to start at $150,000, while the eActros is expected to start at $180,000.
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