[Auto] Daimler Trucks opens order list for its Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 electric trucks

[SougarLord]

 

"At Daimler Trucks North America we are proud of the process we have gone through since we unveiled the concept in 2018 and until today when we formally welcome fully electric cargo fleets. And we are excited to take this important step. toward the future of carbon neutral freight transportation, "said Richard Howard, DTNA's senior vice president of sales and marketing.

 

From now on, with the opening of the order list for customers, Freightliner and DTNA prepare for the start of production at the end of 2022.

 

Notably, both Freightliner battery-electric models will come equipped with industry-leading technology from Detroit®, a brand at the forefront of delivering purpose-built innovation to help fleets achieve the lowest total cost of ownership through the most high levels of performance, quality, efficiency and uptime.

 

"With Detroit® technology, customers who order a Freightliner eCascadia or eM2 will benefit not only from the best technologies in the industry, but also from the best experience," said Richard Howard.

 

Howard expressed his appreciation, from the entire DTNA team, to customers who have been testing eCascadia and eM2 through the Freightliner Electrical Innovation Fleet and Customer Experience Fleets.

 

"These are the largest electric demonstration fleets ever seen in the industry, and the valuable collaboration, feedback loop, and cooperation with our valued customers have directly translated into a more versatile, longer-lasting and more reliable product, packed with innovations for the purpose of benefit them and their operations, "he concluded.