# Eco-Friendly Cargo Trucks These Mercedes-Benz Zero-Emissions Trucks Come in Three Models By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroemissions-trucks References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/09/23/mercedes-benz-releases-a-trio-of-electric-vehicles-for-the-long-and-short-of-cargo-deliveries/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) These [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv) zero-emissions trucks have been unveiled by [Daimler AG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econic) as a lineup of transportation solutions that aim to transform the industry by eliminating the need for fossil fuels. The trucks include the eActros, the [eActros LongHaul](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eactros-longhaul) and the GenH2, of which the two former are electric while the latter is hydrogen-powered. The trucks are built to support the enterprise needs of businesses who require a way to transport goods on both a short and long-haul basis. The Mercedes-Benz zero-emissions trucks come as part of the brand's shift towards more sustainable transportation as they pledge to create only CO2-neutral trucks in Europe, North America and Japan by 2039. The announcement comes as part of a larger shift towards efficient shipping solutions as the economy continues to turn towards electric and hydrogen-powered options to help curb emissions and cut operating costs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Zero-emissions Trucks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more efficient and eco-friendly transportation solutions for businesses by eliminating the need for fossil fuels. - **Electric Trucks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing electric truck technology to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions. - **Hydrogen-powered Trucks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the development of hydrogen-powered trucks for long-haul transportation, offering an alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the transportation industry by introducing sustainable and zero-emission cargo trucks. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: R&D investments to create more efficient and environmentally friendly truck models to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology and expanding infrastructure to support the adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles in the transportation sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econic.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) - [Fully Electric Semi Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenworth-t680e.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refuse-truck.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Race Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaussin.md) - [Zero-Emission Mobile Repair Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-repair-truck.md) - [Electric Commercial Fleet Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bollinger-b4.md) - [Medium-Duty Delivery Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpower.md)