Mercedes Unveils Long-Haul Electric Truck to Take on Tesla
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks revealed a heavy-duty electric truck to take on Tesla Inc.'s battery-powered Semi, the latest move in the intensifying race to decarbonize road logistics.The eActros 600, which can travel 500 kilometers (311 miles) on a single charge while hauling up to 22 tons in cargo, is set to go on sale toward the end of this year, the unit of Daimler Truck Holding AG said Tuesday. It's aimed at taking on Tesla's truck, which has already scored orders from Walmart Inc. and United Parcel Service Inc. The vehicle's battery can recharge from 20% to 80%, a threshold considered the best for maintaining battery life, in 30 minutes provided the customer has access to a one megawatt charging device, the company said, equivalent to the electricity needed to power around 1,000 hom...