Mercedes-Benz Trucks tests electric truck prototypes in Finland
This testing included running prototypes of the battery-electric eActros LongHaul, which is planned to be ready for 2024.
Mercedes-Benz Vans details plans for a new range of technologies and urban commercial vehicles
Setting its sights on the future, Mercedes-Benz Vans recently rolled out an urban commercial vehicle concept it is calling Vision Urbanetic. The concept, the company noted, addresses the inherent challenges found in urban operating environments with solutions for meeting equipment needs and operational issues. At the core of the Vision Urbanetic mobility concept is a new
Mobility vision: Mercedes-Benz Vans details new technologies and urban commercial vehicles
Setting its sights on the future, Mercedes-Benz Vans recently rolled out an urban commercial vehicle concept it is calling Vision Urbanetic. The concept, the company noted, addresses the inherent challenges found in urban operating environments with solutions for meeting equipment needs and operational issues. At the core of the Vision Urbanetic mobility concept is a
Watch: Unimog demo at the Mercedes-Benz Ötigheim Demonstration Area
Diving into a trench filled with three feet of water, climbing up an 80% grade backward and rolling over boulders that put the truck at a 38% angle, right up against its tipping point, were just a few of the feats performed by the Mercedes-Benz Unimog at the Ötigheim Demonstration Area in Germany. Daimler Trucks
Mercedes-Benz debuts new generation of Sprinter vans
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the third generation Sprinter van at its newly constructed Mercedes-Benz logistics center on the Mercator Island in Duisburg, Germany. It will be available in the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle centers and Van ProCenters in the U.S. market by the end of the year. The new electric eSprinter, meanwhile, will enter the market in 2019
The newest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter goes from vehicle to integrated system solution
At a recent sneak preview of the new Sprinter model, held at its Sprinter Innovation Campus in Germany, Mercedes-Benz Vans was focused on the industry segments that the third generation of its commercial van is designed to serve. Along with passenger transport applications, the company noted that trade, service and delivery sectors are in need of
Inside the Mercedes-Benz Metris mid-sized van
Fleet Equipment’s Associate Editor Alex Crissey takes a ride in the new Mercedes Metris and breaks down the features that benefit your fleet.
Watch: Inside Mercedes-Benz mid-sized Metris vans
The Metris, the newest line of vans from Mercedes-Benz, is now available. With cargo and passenger versions available, and a 23 MPG combined rating, Mercedes believes it has carved out the perfect middle ground in the van market, a midpoint between its larger and smaller counterparts. Why not take an inside look at the vans and
Mercedes-Benz Vans launches mid-size Metris van
Mercedes-Benz Vans USA introduced the Mercedes-Benz Metris at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The Metris, which launches at U.S. dealers in October 2015, is the U.S. and Canadian sibling to the “Vito,” which remains the midsize commercial van nameplate for all other global markets. “We are pleased to debut the Mercedes-Benz Metris at
Mercedes-Benz will debut Metris at 2015 Work Truck Show
The Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize van will make its world premiere at The Work Truck Show 2015. Mercedes-Benz’s Metric is one of more than 100 new commercial vehicles and related products set to debut at the North American work truck event. Additional chassis OEMs with press conferences scheduled at the event include Ford Commercial Vehicles, Ram
