Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck, and Daniela Schmitt, Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture of Rhineland-Palatinate, give the go-ahead for series production of the new model.

The electrification of Daimler Truck's product range is progressing: the company today celebrated the start of series production of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for long-distance transportation at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth. The starting signal was given in the presence of Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck, and Daniela Schmitt, Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture of Rhineland-Palatinate, as well as Jürgen Distl, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Operations, Andreas Bachhofer, Head of the Wörth plant and Mercedes-Benz Trucks Production, and Michael Brecht, Chairman of the Daimler Truck General Works Council.

Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck: "The start of series production of our eActros 600 is further proof of our ambition to change the industry. With a range of 500 kilometers on a single charge, our eActros 600 targets the long-haul segment in Europe, which is responsible for two thirds of CO2 emissions in heavy road freight transport. Our battery-electric long-haul truck will therefore make a real difference."

Daniela Schmitt, Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate: "With the series production of the eActros 600, Daimler Truck is once again proving that CO2-neutral freight transportation is already a reality today. In future, a vehicle will roll off the production line here in Wörth that positions itself at the forefront of technological development. For the second time in a week, this location is sending out a strong signal for the commercial vehicle industry. Together, we want to ensure that international competitiveness and industrial value creation in Rhineland-Palatinate are maintained in the future."

Jürgen Distl, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Operations: "As the lead plant in the Mercedes-Benz Trucks production network, the Wörth site plays a central role, especially when it comes to the integration of battery-electric models such as the eActros 600. However, we are tackling the transformation at all levels of our production network - including in the area of CO2-neutral production and our own supply chain: we are already being supplied by electric trucks today, and the complete electrification of delivery traffic to the Wörth plant is to take place by the end of 2026 - the eActros 600 will play a decisive role in this."

Andreas Bachhofer, Head of the Wörth site and Production Mercedes-Benz Trucks: "With the start of series production of the eActros 600, we are expanding our Wörth product portfolio with an important vehicle for the future. As the first battery-electric truck made in Wörth, its body will be fully integrated into the existing assembly hall, flexibly alongside the production of combustion trucks. This puts us in an excellent position for the production of larger quantities. Our production team is well prepared for the gradual ramp-up in the coming months."

Thomas Zwick, Chairman of the Works Council in Wörth: "The eActros 600 is a further step in the implementation of the future contract that we on the Works Council agreed with the plant management in 2021. The fundamental decision to build all trucks here in Wörth, regardless of the drive type, secures jobs at the site and in the region. In addition, emission-free trucks with electric or fuel cell drives will create sustainable and attractive jobs with new tasks."