The company is working with the council members to ensure a holistic approach to launching electric trucks. Daimler Trucks North America has delivered the first of its Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet to Penske Truck Leasing ( PTL ). The lorry manufacturer's first electric vehicle, called the Freightliner eM2 five , is equipped with batteries offering roughly 480 KWh ( 10 hp), along with a range of about 230 miles and the ability to charge to 80% of capacity in one hour . PTL will also install 10 charging stations across 10 of its California locations and intends to purchase nine more eM2 models to use for local distribution services and 10 heavy-duty Daimler eCascadia trucks for specific operations.
Daimler Trucks North America has delivered the first of its Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet to Penske Truck Leasing ( PTL ). The lorry manufacturer's first electric vehicle, called the Freightliner eM2 five , is equipped with batteries offering roughly 480 KWh ( 10 hp), along with a range of about 230 miles and the ability to charge to 80% of capacity in one hour . PTL will also install 10 charging stations across 10 of its California locations and intends to purchase nine more eM2 models to use for local distribution services and 10 heavy-duty Daimler eCascadia trucks for specific operations.