The 230 EVs are being used by courier and delivery services and other commercial operators in several regions of Germany, and have covered over 650,000 km.
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Chillin’ in Europe with Mercedes-Benz electric van
The German firm Kerstner will unveil a refrigerator van version of the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vehicle at the Solutrans trade show in Lyon, France, this week.
Daimler Buses offers services to foster long-term, sustainable, economical use of e-bus batteries
Germany-based Daimler Buses, a segment of Daimler Truck, is introducing measures to extend the useful life of electric buses, including the remanufacturing of electric bus batteries and expansion of its product range in 2026 to include a latest-generation battery replacement with longer range. The new services will be offered initially for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro city… Read more »
Daimler Truck to launch semi-public European charging network
In an effort to alleviate Europe’s current deficit in charging points and charging capacity for heavy commercial vehicles, Daimler Truck plans to enable its TruckCharge customers to open their charging infrastructure for external, paid use, starting in the third quarter of 2025. Plans include offering a system for planning, booking and reservation, along with additional… Read more »
Assets from an EV manufacturer available at auction—testing and manufacturing equipment, 3D printers and more
Auction, appraisal and financing service provider Maynards Group will be holding an auction of assets from a failed EV manufacturer (Maynards isn’t naming any names, but we believe the Fantastic Four superhero team could provide a clue). The auction will take place online at 10:00 am Pacific Time on April 10th. The assets are located… Read more »
Daimler Buses opens 100th service center for eCitaro customers
Daimler Buses has opened its 100th e-bus service center in Lemgo, North Rhine-Westphalia, under the Omniplus service brand, which specializes in the maintenance and repair of Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses. Of the total of 100 Omniplus e-bus service centers, 44 are in Germany and the rest are in Belgium, Denmark, France, the UK, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,… Read more »
eVTOL maker Volocopter files for insolvency in German court
Volocopter, a manufacturer of all-electric vertical take-off and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft, has filed an application to enter insolvency proceedings at the Landesgericht (state court) in Karlsruhe, Germany. “Despite recent intensive fundraising efforts, finding a viable solution to maintain regular operations outside of insolvency proceedings has not been possible,” the company said in a statement…. Read more »
IONNA and Sheetz to open 50 EV chargers in the Midwest and Eastern US
IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers—BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota—has formed a strategic partnership with Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain Sheetz. IONNA opened EV Rechargeries at three Sheetz locations in late December 2024: Springfield and Willoughby, Ohio; and Scranton, Pennsylvania. Sheetz is expanding its… Read more »
Daimler/Traton/Volvo joint venture Milence opens first truck charging hub in Germany
Amsterdam-headquartered Milence, a joint venture established by Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo to build and operate public charging points for heavy-duty electric trucks and coaches, has opened its first charging hub in Germany at Hermsdorfer Kreuz. Four CCS charging stations with speeds up to 400 kW are available at the site, which can be… Read more »
Autoservizi Troiani orders 110 e-buses from Daimler Buses Italia
Daimler Buses Italia, the Italian Daimler Buses sales company, is in the process of delivering 110 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses to Autoservizi Troiani, operator of suburban routes in Rome’s eastern periphery. Ten are already in operation, and delivery is scheduled to be completed by mid-2026. Each of the 12-meter-long, three-door buses can accommodate up to 26… Read more »