Mercedes-Benz eActros in Krems: locally CO2 emission-free and quiet in operation.

In the eActros, it's not just the drive system that has changed. In the Austrian town Krems an der Donau, disposal company Brantner green solutions operates 13 Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 and Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 vehicles. The result? A noticeably quieter everyday life!

Krems hears the difference.

In Krems, what you notice first is what isn't there. No loud droning and noisy engines running in narrow alleys. The Mercedes-Benz eActros quietly moves through town – and so has improved the residents' quality of life no end.

Sebastian Schiefer collects waste for Brantner green solutions. His route passes close to houses, so being as quiet as possible is essential. Here, the eActros shows perfectly what modern technology can do in everyday life. The collection is still carried out reliably, but with nowhere near as much noise! This is ideal for a town that is still quiet in the early morning.

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A vehicle that brings peace and quiet with it.

Sebastian Schiefer also feels the quiet inside his vehicle. Every detail of his daily routine is scheduled: stop, secure, lift, empty, drive on. He also has lots of narrow spaces, short roads and stop-start traffic to navigate.

Without constant noise, his mind is much calmer. Less noise and less vibration make his everyday life easier: the work is still demanding, but the day feels much calmer.

Charging takes place in Brantner green solutions’ own charging park. After a maximum of seven hours, the vehicles are fully operational again – so Sebastian Schiefer can arrive to work every morning knowing that his powerhouse is ready to go on time for the start of his shift. The pre-heated cab also helps make his start to the day a pleasant one, and

the body is perfect for this application. Sebastian Schiefer drives a Mercedes-Benz eActros with an all-electric waste compactor. This means that not only does the drive operate locally CO₂emission-free, but the body also goes well with the vehicle's overall look.

Ein Mitarbeiter in einheitlicher Arbeitskleidung tankt einen Elektro-Abfallwagen der Marke Brantner an einer Ladestation, während mehrere Fahrzeuge im Hintergrund parken.

Ein Mercedes-Benz Lkw fährt in eine schmale Straße in einem Wohngebiet, während sich Bäume und Häuser in der Umgebung befinden. Der Lkw trägt die Aufschrift "brantner".

13 vehicles that make everyday life happen.

Brantner green solutions has 13 fully electric vehicles in operation. The fleet includes the Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 and Mercedes-Benz eActros 600: two semitrailer tractors, six vehicles for collection and five box-body vehicles. They have replaced 13 diesel trucks –

a testament to the scale of the company's transformation. They're not just trying these vehicles out: they've chosen to rely on them for their everyday operations.

Planning also plays a major role. The waste disposal company uses route tracking data to identify the routes on which electric drives are particularly efficient. This allows targeted planning of deployments, making operations more precise.

Sebastian Schiefer notices this in his daily work. Construction sites, road closures and new roads are also all accounted for in planning, enabling operation to remain reliable. It is precisely this that generates confidence in the new technology.

Clean thinking.

For local CO₂ emission-free transport to function in everyday life, you need more than just good vehicles: a key success factor is the right infrastructure. Brantner green solutions is investing in high-power charging parks, such as Brennaustraße in Krems and Hagenbrunn. Further locations are already being planned.

The company is also thinking ahead when it comes to electricity. The vehicles are charged with 100% green electricity - at Brantner green solutions, green is more than just their name! To this end, the company is expanding its own photovoltaic systems to generate some of the electricity itself in an energy community. The long-term goal is a fully independent power supply.

As a result, the eActros is set to become a key part of a sophisticated all-round solution. The Mercedes-Benz eActros doesn't just drive quietly: it is part of a system that supports transformation in operations. This is precisely what makes this such an important step for Brantner green solutions.

For us, Daimler Truck has the best, most advanced e-truck technology – especially in terms of range, concept and practicality in heavy-duty operations.

Manfred Vogl, Managing Director, Brantner green solutions

Drei Mercedes-Benz Lkw stehen nebeneinander auf einem Parkplatz. Alle Fahrzeuge sind in Weiß mit grünen Schriftzügen der Firma Brantner lackiert.

Impressive in everyday life.

New technology is only impressive when it helps improve everyday life, and this is precisely what can be seen in Krems. Sebastian Schiefer drives his eActros every day. For him, advertising slogans are irrelevant: what matters is whether he can drive his route.

And he can: the collection can be carried out reliably and the routes can be planned. The work is the same: what's different is the quietness of the vehicle.

The public notice this too: they see the truck and know that electric waste disposal has been made a reality.

More than just waste.

For Sebastian Schiefer, the story doesn't end at the next bin: Brantner green solutions plays a key role in the circular economy. Waste becomes recyclable material, giving the company's work a clear direction.

Ein Müllfahrzeug von Mercedes-Benz fährt auf einem Feldweg zwischen Weinreben. Im Hintergrund sind moderne Gebäude und eine eher ländliche Landschaft zu sehen.

It also means the vehicle has even more significance: it is not just a means of transport, it is a vehicle that helps connect the town to the materials it relies on – every single day. Quiet for Krems, quieter for the driver and locally CO₂emission-free on every tour.

I transport rubbish. But I actually transport recyclables. And when the vehicle is right - when it's quiet and charged with green electricity - then it feels like you’re not just driving from a to b – you're also driving a little bit of the future.

Sebastian Schiefer, driver, Brantner green solutions

Change that lasts.

In Krems, the Mercedes-Benz eActros doesn't make a lot of noise. That’s its strength. The town becomes much more peaceful. Sebastian Schiefer's working day is made much quieter. And with 13 vehicles, Brantner green solutions proves that local CO₂ emission-free operation is possible every single day.

The new drive is more than just a snazzy new technology: it's a solution that serves the town and the people who live their lives here.

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