Dobbe Transport receives eActros 600 delivery
The 150-year-old family-owned company Dobbe Transport, based in Roelofarendsveen near Amsterdam, operates a fleet of over one hundred tractive units, including trucks and tractor units. After already deploying a first-generation eActros 300 (link in German), the company has now added the long-haul variant, the new eActros 600, to its fleet.The vehicle has been configured as a 6×2 flatbed with a steered trailing axle and is expected to cover approximately 125,000 kilometres per year in CO₂-emission-free operation. Thanks to the eActros 600’s impressive range of around 500 kilometres without recharging, dispatchers can schedule the vehicle for Benelux routes almost as flexibly as diesel trucks, according to Daimler Truck.Dobbe Transport is specifically targeting drivers with an affinity for electromobility, as their daily work is also evolving. “They experience the advantages firsthand: the eActros 600 drives quietly and with low vibration, accelerates powerfully thanks to its instantly available torque, and offers a high level of comfort with its spacious BigSpace cab. These qualities are being appreciated by more and more drivers,” says Managing Director Eric Dobbe.In addition to the recently delivered eActros 600, Dobbe Transport has already ordered two more units of the model, though these will be configured as semi-trailer tractors. “With this investment, we are responding to road tolls and, in the future, to the European emissions trading system for road transport, that will apply from 2027. Mercedes‑Benz Trucks offers a mature concept with this vehicle, which has proven to be reliable, and in which we place great trust. This enables us to meet the requirements of expanding zero‑emission zones while supporting our customers in reducing their CO₂e footprint. Another decisive factor is having access to a knowledgeable contact person at any time through the international dealer network of Mercedes‑Benz Trucks. This is an important driver of acceptance in the market.”Incidentally, three years ago, Dobbe Transport had a diesel truck from the Mercedes-Benz Atego model converted into an electric truck by the Dutch company GINAF Trucks, which specialises in special vehicles and electric retrofits. As part of the retrofit, the vehicle was equipped with a 200 kWh battery pack and an electric motor delivering approximately 250 kW. Since then, the truck has been used in urban traffic, achieving a range of around 225 kilometres.Dobbe Transport is currently establishing its own charging infrastructure for its electric trucks: in the coming months, a dedicated charging area with a transformer station will become operational, enabling eight electric trucks to be charged simultaneously. A future expansion to up to 16 charging points is planned. The company is also considering installing a photovoltaic (PV) system to reduce the energy costs for charging its electric trucks.daimlertruck.com
