Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Volvo FH Aero was range of up to 372 mile
An Arms Race Is Slowly Brewing Among EV Trucks
02 Jun 2025 | Abstracted from Autoweek
"In a short span of time, truck makers ranging from Scania to Volvo to Daimler have introduced two- and three-axle tractors and flatbed options, allowing fleets that feature trucks that perform repeatable, daily routes to go electric.
"The newly revealed 6x2 Volvo FH Aero Electric features 780 kWh worth of battery packs...Mercedes-Benz introduced its own long-distance electric semi dubbed eActros 600, with 600 kWh worth of battery capacity on board and a range of up to 310 miles."
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