CLondoner92 (New Account)<p>The MAN <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Polar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Polar</span></a> Express, a battery-electric eTGX truck, completed a 3,400-kilometre journey from the <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Arctic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Arctic</span></a> Circle to <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Munich" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Munich</span></a>, using only public charging infrastructure. With an average consumption of 117 kWh per 100 km, it demonstrated a range of 400-500 km, even in winter. The tour saved up to 2.7 tonnes of CO2 compared to a diesel truck. The truck's journey, accompanied by influencers, highlighted the ease of charging using the MAN Charge&Go card and the competitiveness of electric trucks in long-distance transport. At the Allianz Arena, FC Bayern legend Giovane Élber received the truck, marking the success of MAN’s demonstration of electric transport capabilities. The MAN eTGX showed cost-effectiveness with charging costs comparable to diesel, and its modular battery options offer flexibility for various <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>transport</span></a> needs. The tour’s social media coverage further showcased the potential for electric trucks in future long-distance operations.<br><a href="https://press.mantruckandbus.com/corporate/mission-accomplished-man-polar-express-travels-electrically-from-the-arctic-circle-to-the-allianz-arena-in-munich/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">press.mantruckandbus.com/corpo</span><span class="invisible">rate/mission-accomplished-man-polar-express-travels-electrically-from-the-arctic-circle-to-the-allianz-arena-in-munich/</span></a></p>