# Electric Trucking Test Models The First of the Daimler Electric Semi-Trucks are Ready for Testing By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-semi-trucks References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/12/freightliner-ecascadia-electric-semi-ready-for-customers/) & [daimler](https://www.daimler.com/en/) [Daimler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econic) will soon begin to release its electric semi-trucks, with the first two being ready for delivery. However, these models will not be the final version, they will be used as a piece of the Innovation Fleet. On the other hand, the trucks will begin to be used in August, by two notable organizations which are [Penske](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleet-intelligence) as well as NFI. Daimler's semi-electric trucks are titled the [eCascadia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wawa-1), and they have a range of approximately 250 miles. The Innovation Fleet is intending to gather more information on the truck, as some aspects are not quite known yet. For example, the battery life is not yet known by the company. Daimler is using the initial trucks to determine how ready the first-generation of trucks are, and what changes may need to be made. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Trucking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more efficient batteries and longer truck ranges for electric semi-trucks. - **Innovation Fleet:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collecting data and feedback to improve the first-generation electric semi-trucks. - **First-generation Trucks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identifying and implementing necessary changes to the initial electric semi-truck models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing technology and infrastructure for the mass adoption of electric semi-trucks. - **Logistics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new logistical strategies and services to accommodate electric semi-trucks. - **Battery Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing battery technology to improve performance and range for electric semi-trucks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econic.md) - [Fully Electric Semi Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenworth-t680e.md) - [All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md) - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [Electric Commercial Fleet Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bollinger-b4.md) - [Bump-Reducing Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpreducing-electric-truck.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Race Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaussin.md) - [Medium-Duty Delivery Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpower.md) - [All-Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-pickup-truck.md)