The Class 6/7 eM2 is built on the Freightliner M2 106 Plus platform. The eM2 features a fully integrated, proprietary battery electric Detroit ePowertrain, including Detroit eAxles and batteries. The vehicle's lighter, simpler design removes the drivetrain and other mechanical components, resulting in a reduction of energy cost per mile.
Multiple battery size options are available, allowing customers to find the right balance between range/runtime and price. The Class 6 powertrain provides up to 190 continuous hp, a 194 kWh battery, and a typical range of 180 miles (290 km) on one charge. The Class 7 powertrain provides up to 255 continuous hp, a 291 kWh battery, and a typical range of 250 miles (400 km) on one charge.
The eM2 has undergone extensive testing, having clocked up over 1.5 million test kilometers with customers, including nearly 50 fleets on the West Coast, in New Jersey, and Canada. These trials have provided real-world performance experience while also allowing companies to test the integration of battery-electric trucks into their fleets.
"Utilizing the production experience from the eCascadia, the eM2 is the result of extensive co-creation with our customers and years of real-world testing," said Rakesh Aneja, vice president and chief of eMobility, DTNA.
DTNA is beginning full production of the eM2 in autumn 2023 at its Portland truck manufacturing plant.
Source: Daimler Truck North America
