Daimler Trucks is trying to gain a foothold in the nascent electric-truck market, with short-range haulers that can make New York City's clogged streets cleaner and quieter.
At an event in Manhattan's fashionable Soho neighborhood, the Daimler AG unit unveiled its new Fuso eCanter, an electric light-duty truck produced under the Mitsubishi Fuso brand. The hauler has a range of 97 km to 129 km (60 to 80 miles) between charges, depending on body, load and usage, said Marc Llistosella, chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., on Thursday.
Daimler is supplying a fleet to several New York City non-profits, and United Parcel Service Inc. has signed on as the first commercial customer in the U.S., according to a company statement. Llistosella said the trucks will contribute to Mayor Bill de Blasio's lofty goals to curb citywide emissions.