Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A few weeks ago we leapt at the chance to not only fulfil a childhood dream of driving big trucks on a massive test track, but to answer a serious question. Is it really possible for big HGVS, or heavy goods vehicles, to go electric?! Commercial vehicles like lorries and HGVs, travel roughly five times the annual mileage of passenger cars meaning the potential for improved air quality through electrification is HUGE.
However, the benefits extend beyond zero tailpipe emissions. The allure of low total cost of ownership is a major draw for commercial fleet operators who strive for maximum profitability and efficient operations. While electric vehicles are known for their efficiency, we wanted to delve deeper: Do electric lorries truly translate to lower operating costs? Are they truly capable of handling the demands of today's trucking industry? To answer those questions, we visited Millbrook to put those questions to our friends at Mercedes eTrucks. @EverythingElectricShow @fullychargedshow @MercedesBenz @DaimlerTruck_AG
00:00 Big trucks on the track!
01:34 Robert has a go...
03:24 Designing from the ground up
04:45 Range?
06:44 Max Power!
08:50 Lower total cost?!
09:28 Solar depots!
10:22 Charging?!
12:58 Mountain Driving!
14:18 A little landscaping...
14:51 The Verdict!
Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show
Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff
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To exhibit or sponsor, email: commercial@fullycharged.show
Everything Electric NORTH, Yorkshire Event Centre - 24th, 25th & 26th May
Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Centre - 6th, 7th & 8th September
Everything Electric SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October
Everything Electric EUROPE - RAI Amsterdam - Date Announcement Imminent
A few weeks ago we leapt at the chance to not only fulfil a childhood dream of driving big trucks on a massive test track, but to answer a serious question. Is it really possible for big HGVS, or heavy goods vehicles, to go electric?! Commercial vehicles like lorries and HGVs, travel roughly five times the annual mileage of passenger cars meaning the potential for improved air quality through electrification is HUGE.
However, the benefits extend beyond zero tailpipe emissions. The allure of low total cost of ownership is a major draw for commercial fleet operators who strive for maximum profitability and efficient operations. While electric vehicles are known for their efficiency, we wanted to delve deeper: Do electric lorries truly translate to lower operating costs? Are they truly capable of handling the demands of today's trucking industry? To answer those questions, we visited Millbrook to put those questions to our friends at Mercedes eTrucks. @EverythingElectricShow @fullychargedshow @MercedesBenz @DaimlerTruck_AG
00:00 Big trucks on the track!
01:34 Robert has a go...
03:24 Designing from the ground up
04:45 Range?
06:44 Max Power!
08:50 Lower total cost?!
09:28 Solar depots!
10:22 Charging?!
12:58 Mountain Driving!
14:18 A little landscaping...
14:51 The Verdict!
Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show
Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff
Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: patreon.com/fullychargedshow
Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above
Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : buff.ly/2GybGt0
Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/
Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show
Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/fullychargedshw
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/fullychargedshow
To exhibit or sponsor, email: commercial@fullycharged.show
Everything Electric NORTH, Yorkshire Event Centre - 24th, 25th & 26th May
Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Centre - 6th, 7th & 8th September
Everything Electric SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October
Everything Electric EUROPE - RAI Amsterdam - Date Announcement Imminent
