- An electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 and an Actros L ProCabin running on HVO successfully delivered set designs to Paris Fashion Week for a leading British designer
- Sustainability is a key issue for the fashion industry – from materials used to transportation
- Over the 772 mile (1,242 km) trip between the UK to Paris, the all-electric truck achieved a range of nearly 600km on a single charge
- Compared to the same trip using diesel trucks, the eActros saved around 844kg of CO2 emissions – as much as 37 mature trees absorb in one year
An electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 and an Actros L ProCabin running on HVO contributed to the sustainability of Paris Fashion Week by delivering catwalk sets for a British luxury fashion house, via logistics partner, KB Event, in partnership with Mertrux Truck & Van.
Sustainability is increasingly important for the fashion industry, with some designers presenting collections made with up to 98% sustainable materials.
With an average truck weight of 27 tonnes for the trip from the UK to Paris, the fully-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 truck powered by 100% renewable energy travelled 772 miles (1,242km). This saved around 844kg of CO2 emissions – as much as 37 mature trees absorb in one year – compared to a diesel truck doing the same trip. The consumption data for the electric eActros 600 showed it was achieving nearly 600km from a single charge.
The KB Event team seamlessly integrated any charging stops into its logistics, ensuring timely delivery without compromise. One of the drivers described the eActros 600 as: “An amazing bit of kit and the power behind the vehicle was especially impressive.”
Leanne Clark, eConsultancy Manager at Daimler Truck UK, commented: “With zero tailpipe emissions, and a proven range of nearly 600km on the trip to Paris, the eActros 600 shows that electric freight can match the demands of high-profile, high-tempo events, while helping fashion move in a greener direction. Using the eActros 600 to serve Paris Fashion Week underscores our belief that sustainable logistics shouldn’t be optional and have to deliver both performance and impact.”
The British fashion house that used KB Event for its Paris Fashion Week logistics commented: “We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our shows. Marking the 10-year anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, the house has collaborated with NGO ACT1.5 to adopt a 360º approach, from using low-impact set materials and electric transport to powering the show with renewable HVO energy.”
The eActros 600, the International Truck of the Year 2025, is designed for long-distance haulage with a gross combination weight of up to 44 tonnes and is optimised for efficiency and range by the truck’s particularly efficient aerodynamics combined with a high battery capacity of more than 600 kilowatt hours. Megawatt Charging System capability means the eActros 600 can recharge from 20% to 80% in around 30 minutes.