Mercedes-Benz truck becomes first electric HGV to drive from Land's End to John O'Groats

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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 drove 854 miles in just over 24 hours, with only three recharging stops

An all-electric Mercedes-Benz truck has become the first electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) to complete the 854-mile drive from Land's End to John O'Groats. Mercedes-Benz announced yesterday its eActros...

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