In Pictures: Elektrotrucker departs on 45,000 km round-the-world trip in Mercedes eActros 600

The year-long expedition will test electric drivetrains against the wear and strain of global roads.

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Electric commercial vehicles like this one are already proving viable on urban delivery routes.

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Long-haul electric trucking remains the next frontier that the eActros 600 aims to conquer.

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Charging infrastructure across 30 countries will be critical to completing the 45,000-kilometer route.

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The expedition highlights the growing role of electric vehicles in everyday logistics and transport.

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Urban deliveries worldwide increasingly rely on battery-electric fleets for last-mile transport.

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Solar-powered charging stations could help support long-distance electric journeys in remote regions.

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Grid reliability and charging access will shape the success of the record-setting attempt.

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Fast-charging networks like Ionity are expected to play a key role in the truck's route planning.

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