- Global logistics firm, DACHSER, has taken delivery of 12 MAN eTGX ultra-low-liner trucks, to be added to its German operations.
- The slim loading area allows for trailer cargo space to be maximised, making these trucks a key part of DACHSER’s zero-emission, high-volume transport operations.
- The addition brings DACHSER’s electric truck fleet to over 120 vehicles.
DACHSER expands its zero-emission fleet
The electric truck addition will aid DACHSER in its push for sustainability, which has been ongoing since it started adding fully-electric vehicles to its inter-urban fleet back in 2015. More recent investments include batches of electric units from both Renault Trucks and Mercedes-Benz Trucks. In total, including this new delivery of MAN eTGX units, DACHSER’s electric truck fleet now stands at over 120 vehicles.
As standard, the MAN eTGX can travel around 500 kilometres (311 miles) between charges. A maximum charge speed of 375kW is possible, but the truck can also be specified with the MCS port – allowing charge speeds of up to 1 megawatt. Milence, the joint venture between TRATON GROUP, Daimler Truck, and Volvo Group, is a key player in opening public charging hubs that support the MCS standard.
Stefan Hohm, Chief Development Officer at DACHSER, commented:
“For DACHSER, this is a further step toward making e-trucks fully suitable for long-distance transport. We’ve been relying entirely on trailers with more interior height in our European groupage network since 2021, as they’re more economical and resource-efficient than standard trailers on long journeys. The fact that we can now tow these trailers fully electrically with the MAN eTGX ultra-low-liner trucks helps us bring about even more sustainable logistics.”
Dr. Frederik Zohm, Executive Board member for Research & Development at MAN Truck & Bus, added:
“Now that major logistics companies like DACHSER are gradually equipping their fleets with electric trucks, we can see that the transition to zero-emission powertrains in logistics is becoming a reality. Our MAN e-truck features a modular battery concept and is designed to be adaptable to all common transport applications, so our customers don’t have to lower their expectations compared to a conventionally powered truck. That means that as an ultra-low-liner truck tractor for high-volume transports, even with the shortest possible wheelbase, the MAN e-truck still offers the maximum battery capacity for a range of around 500 kilometers.”
