IAA LAUNCHES REVIEW

DAIMLER TRUCK LAUNCHES THE HEAVY-DUTY, BATTERY-ELECTRIC MERCEDES-BENZ EACTROS LONGHAUL / RENAULT TRAFIC E-TECH ELECTRIC BUILDS ON A DECADE OF DEVELOPMENT

LAUNCHES

LONG HAULER 800KM

eActros LH: Long-haul e-mobility takes flight

DAIMLER’S 2023 TRUCK INNOVATION OF THE YEAR WINNER POINTS TO MAKING FLEETS LONG DISTANCE E-RUNNERS WITHIN TWO YEARS

Daimler Truck launched the heavy-duty, battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul long-distance truck at the IAA event in Hannover.

Daimler Truck unveiled the concept prototype of the electric truck at a press conference ahead of the IAA on Sunday evening. The series-production eActros LongHaul will have a range of around 500 kilometers on a single battery charge and is capable of megawatt charging, said the company, when it enters the market in 2024.

The series-production eActros LongHaul has a range of around 500 kilometers on a single battery charge and is capable of megawatt charging. Readiness for series production is planned for 2024.

The eActros LongHaul presented at IAA provides a preview of the design language of the production vehicle with its clear contours and an LED light strip in the front area. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has also announced additional information on the eActros LongHaul series. Three battery packs provide an installed total capacity of over 600 kWh and two electric motors, as part of a new e-axle, generate a continuous output of 400 kW and a peak output of over 600 kW. In addition to the tractor unit, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will also produce rigid variants of the eActros LongHaul right at market launch.

This will offer customers numerous other possible use cases in fully electric transport. Development engineers at Mercedes-Benz Trucks are designing the eActros LongHaul so that the vehicle and its components meet the same durability requirements as a comparable conventional heavy long-distance Actros. That means 1.2 million kilometers on the road over a period of ten years.

The eActros LongHaul will be the first all-electric series-production vehicle from Mercedes-Benz Trucks to be manufactured from start to finish on the existing assembly line at the Wörth truck plant. This also includes the installation of all electrical components and putting the vehicle into operation at the end of the line. It enables high-production capacities and a completely parallel production of both conventional and fully electric trucks on the same line. With the eActros 300/400 and the eEconic, on the other hand, electrification has so far taken place in a separate process at the Future Truck Center in Wörth.

The batteries used in the eActros LongHaul employ lithium-iron phosphate cell technology (LFP). These are characterized, above

READY FOR SERIES PRODUCTION

The e-truck is based on the same technology as the eActros 300/400. Three battery packs enable a range of up to 2202 km on a single battery charge. Series production launch is planned for the second half of 2023.

ALL ELECTRIC, ALL IN-HOUSE

The eActros LongHaul will be the first all-electric seriesproduction vehicle o be manufactured from start to finish at the Wörth truck plant.

all, by a long service life and more usable energy. The batteries of the production eActros LongHaul can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in well under 30 minutes at a charging station with an output of about one megawatt. The core of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks concept for battery-electric long-distance transport is to offer customers a holistic solution consisting of vehicle technology, consulting, charging infrastructure and services. It wants the truck to be the right choice in terms of profitability, sustainability and reliability. First prototypes are already undergoing intensive testing and the eActros LongHaul will be tested on public roads this year. In the coming year, near-production prototypes will go to customers for real-world use testing.

SPECIFICATIONS

Range

800km

Batteries 3 packs @ 600kWh Fast Charging 80% in 30 mins Drive e-axle with two electric motors Expected lifespan 1.2mn km

RENAULT TRAFIC E-TECH ELECTRIC PREMIERED

FRENCH AUTO-MAKER TELLS THE IAA THAT THE VAN FEATURES “NO COMPRISES”

Over decade since the all-electric Renault Kangoo was launched and won the International Van of the Year award, Renault has unveiled the Trafic Van E-Tech Electric, the first electric model of its best-selling Renault Trafic Van.

The French auto-maker told the IAA event at its world premiere that the van features “no comprises” compared to its ICE sibling and boasts “the same level of features, diversity, and customisation to suit customer needs.”

“The Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric has all the same qualities that are behind the success of its predecessor, with more than 2.2 million units sold in more than 50 countries worldwide since 1980. It is Europe’s 3rd most-sold light utility vehicle (Van1 segment),” it added,

The Trafic Van E-Tech comes with new safety features, a modern multimedia system, and a bigger and better range of engines. The Trafic Van E-TECH Electric is available in two length variants of 5.08m or 5.48m long and 1.967m or 2.498m high options. Storage volume (in van mode) ranges from 5.8m3 to 8.9m3 It is available as a cab-floor model and the load length can extend up to 4.15m (on the extended L2 version featuring the ‘longload’ trapdoor located in the bulkhead)

In terms of its electric credentials, it comes with a 90kW motor with a 750kg towing capacity and can carry up to 1.1 tonne. The Trafic Van E-Tech’s 52kWh battery has a range of 240km WLTP. To recharge the battery, it launches with a choice between three types of chargers including: A single-phase 7kW AC charger, suitable for all types of domestic charging; a 22kW AC charger for rapid charging at public charging stations; and an optional 50kW DC charger for fast charging on motorways.

Renault also lifted the curtain on its leisure-vehicle strategy with the ‘Hippie Caviar Motel’ show car.

Built off the New Kangoo L2 E-Tech Electric, the converted can is designed as a ‘safe-haven’ on wheels, “flexible and dynamic for adventurers and sports enthusiasts looking for excitement and wide-open spaces”.

SPECIFICATIONS

Motor 90W Towing Cap. 750kg GVW 1.1t

Range 240km Charging 22kW AC charger

SUPER STORAGE UP TO 9M3