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Mercedes-Benz initially offering electric eSprinter as a panel van

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The new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter ( earlier post ) is intended to cover the broadest possible range of use in urban logistics. Is the current power supply sufficient or are additional installations required? The decision to switch is also about the investment needs that the vehicle fleet will require as well as savings that can be made.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals SUSTAINEER electric van technology demonstrator for sustainable urban mobility

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Mercedes-Benz Vans has unveiled the SUSTAINEER (SUSTAINability pionEER) to give an impression of how sustainability in urban delivery operations may look in the future. Mercedes-Benz is convinced of the advantages of battery-electric vans and is preparing to go fully electric before the end of the decade wherever market conditions allow.

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Daimler forms electrified coach project ELCH

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By the end of this decade, Daimler Buses intends to offer all-electric coaches with its Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands. City buses with an all-electric drive, such as the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro, are now a familiar sight on the streets of many German and European cities. This will enable testing under real operating conditions.

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Ram Promaster EV brings Detroit’s third maker into electric vans

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So we’ve had Ram ProMasters since the 2015 model year, replacing the Dodge Sprinter van based on a design from previous owner Mercedes-Benz. It’s long been known that urban and suburban deliveries are one of the best duty cycles for battery-electric vehicles. Got all that? liter V6 gasoline engine, but the new EV is still quite pricey.

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German Government to Award up to 9M to Support Development of Battery-Electric Mercedes-Benz Vans

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The Federal German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Reactor Safety ( BMU ) will award Mercedes-Benz Vans a grant of up to €9 million (US$13.4 million) for the research and development, testing and trial of battery-electric vans. Tags: Electric (Battery).

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Ram Promaster EV brings Detroit’s third maker into electric vans – Charged EVs

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So we’ve had Ram ProMasters since the 2015 model year, replacing the Dodge Sprinter van based on a design from previous owner Mercedes-Benz. It’s long been known that urban and suburban deliveries are one of the best duty cycles for battery-electric vehicles. Got all that? All-wheel drive is not offered.

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Europe’s biggest EV market is about to hit a perfect storm of problems

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Germany’s VDA, an interest group for the country’s automobile industry, says that battery-powered vehicles are likely to see a decline from 524,000 units last year – more than any other European market – to 451,000 units this year. For comparison, the US produced 1.1

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