eEconic cleans up in Denmark’s second largest city: Low-noise and locally CO2-neutral waste disposal in Aarhus

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• Urbaser A/S, a company active in the waste disposal sector, uses five battery-electric Mercedes-Benz #eeconic in Aarhus
• Already 20 #eeconic in use at Urbaser A/S in Denmark – including in Copenhagen and Vejle
• Almost fifty vehicles set to be delivered to Urbaser A/S in the coming months
• The batteries are charged overnight at Urbaser A/S' depot
• Franziska Cusumano, Head of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks & Custom Tailored Trucks: “Our #eeconic for municipal tasks is being used in more and more cities as a locally CO2-neutral alternative in waste disposal. We are very pleased that Urbaser A/S, as a valuable customer in this field of application from the very beginning, is completely satisfied with the battery-electric refuse collection vehicle.”
• Stefan Olin, CEO at Urbaser A/S: “Our first experiences with the #eeconic have been really good. The range is also more than adequate for long runs of over 100 km, around eight operating hours and the emptying of up to 500 containers. The decisive factor in our company’s decision to go with the #eeconic was the combination of the familiar low-entry concept, the high level of safety and the long range.”

Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Aarhus, Denmark – The battery-electric #eeconic for municipal use is now also in operation in Aarhus, Denmark, on the east coast of Jutland, as a waste collection vehicle for the waste disposal company Urbaser A/S. The batteries of the five #eeconic are charged overnight at the company’s depot. Urbaser A/S is already using the #eeconic in cities such as Copenhagen and Vejle. The waste disposal company has ordered a total of almost 50 vehicles, which will now be handed over successively. That brings the total #eeconic order intake in Denmark to above 100 units.

Franziska Cusumano, Head of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks & Custom Tailored Trucks: “Our #eeconic for municipal tasks is being used in more and more cities as a locally CO2-neutral alternative in waste disposal. We are very pleased that Urbaser A/S, as a valuable customer in this field of application from the very beginning, is completely satisfied with the battery-electric refuse collection vehicle.”

Stefan Olin, CEO at Urbaser A/S: “Our first experiences with the #eeconic have been really good. The range is also more than adequate for long runs of over 100 km, around eight operating hours and the emptying of up to 500 containers. The decisive factor in our company’s decision to go with the #eeconic was the combination of the familiar low-entry concept, the high level of safety and the long range.” 

Locally CO2-neutral and quiet

With the #eeconic, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has ushered in a new era. The low-floor #truck with a permissible gross mass of 27 tons and an e-axle with integrated drive unit as well as two electric motors is based on the eActros for heavy-duty distribution haulage. The #eeconic batteries consist of three battery packs, each with an installed capacity of 112 kWh and a usable capacity of around 97 kWh. The electric #truck can cover the vast majority of typical Econic refuse collection routes in single-shift operation without intermediate charging. With an anticipatory driving style, recuperation can even recover electrical energy. This is a great advantage, especially as part of the stop-and-go operation of refuse collection. The interactive multimedia cockpit installed as standard in the #eeconic provides continuous information on the state of charge of the batteries, the remaining range, and the current and average energy consumption in kWh per 100 kilometers, among other things.

The #truck can be charged with up to 160 kW: The three battery packs of the #eeconic require just over an hour to charge from 20 to 80 percent at a standard DC rapid charging station delivering a 400 A charging current.

High ride comfort and safety

Proven features of the conventional Econic, which customers have already particularly appreciated, are also a feature of the #eeconic. For example, the low panoramic windscreen of the “DirectVision” cab, with its low seat position, offers the driver direct visual contact with other road users and provides an excellent overview of the road traffic. The coated and heated Thermocontrol windshield prevents the windshield from misting up due to the weather, thus increasing the clear view of the traffic area. In addition, the windscreen reduces heating of the vehicle interior by the sun’s rays.

The low, back-friendly and joint-friendly entry and exit into the spacious cab with space for up to four people is ergonomically beneficial. The electric drivetrain enables a level cab floor. This also makes it easier to climb through the cab – a particular advantage, especially if the driver wants to exit on the side facing away from traffic through the folding door on the front passenger side. As far as safety equipment is concerned, the #eeconic features Sideguard Assist S1R for greater safety when turning right, as well as the fifth-generation Active Brake Assist emergency braking system with pedestrian detection. In addition – in accordance with legal requirements – the external Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System is fitted as standard for improved audible perception by pedestrians or cyclists, for example.

About Urbaser A/S 

Urbaser A/S is a global leader in environmental solutions and circular economy, focused on harnessing global resources for a more sustainable future. With a network of more than 40,000 employees and 150 plants in 19 countries, it serves more than 70 million people.

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