An all-electric Mercedes-Benz waste collection truck will star at the Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo in Sydney this Wednesday and Thursday (NOTE: July 24 and 25).

Mercedes-Benz Trucks will present the ground-breaking eEconic, a truck that produces zero driving emissions and operates in near silence.

The electric eEconic, which is now available for Australian customers, adds to the positives of the diesel Econic, which was developed as a specialist waste-collection vehicle.

It was built from the ground-up to work in densely populated areas and is known for its excellent visibility, practicality and active safety features.

The unique eEconic has been welcomed by European customers with its advanced design, strong performance and efficiency.

The eEconic uses much of the same electric architecture as the Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros, which is also on sale in Australia.

Daimler Truck is an electric truck leader in Australia and was the first manufacturer to launch an all-electric truck when Fuso introduced the pioneering eCanter locally in 2021.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Australia Pacific Vice President, Andrew Assimo, says the eEconic will be a highlight of the AWRE event.

“We’re excited to display the remarkable eEconic at this important showcase,” he says.

“The waste and recycling industry is the perfect environment for the eEconic and will make it easy for businesses who are determined to reduce transport carbon emissions in a practical way,” Mr Assimo says.

While Mercedes-Benz Trucks is leading the way with battery electric technology, it is also proud to help traditional internal combustion engine customers drive down emissions.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduced the first full range of Euro 6 heavy trucks with the new Actros in 2016 and its remarkable fuel efficiency is renowned across the industry.

Story with thanks to Daimler Truck Australia Pacific