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Logistics & Haulage

Electric heavy freight goes long-haul: the eActros 600 and the megawatt-charging bet

Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 entered series production with a 500 km range and a design life of 1.2 million km — and the megawatt charging standard (MCS) behind it is what makes electric linehaul, not just metro distribution, credible.

2 August 2026 · 6 min read

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