Daimler inaugurates its third Electric Island in Saltillo

SALTILLO, COAH - Daimler Truck Mexico inaugurated its third Electric Island in Saltillo, Coahuila, with the aim of advancing the transition to emission-free mobility.

This advanced charging infrastructure center is part of a comprehensive ecosystem that accelerates the adoption of zero-emission vehicles in the Mexican market, consolidating the company as a leader in sustainable mobility solutions in the automotive industry.

The new Electric Island, located at the Saltillo plant, reinforces Daimler Truck Mexico's commitment to zero-emission mobility by offering its customers access to advanced and scalable charging systems.

This plant, recently awarded as the “Heavy Vehicle Assembler of the Year” and winner of the “Sustainability Award” in the National Automotive Industry Award 2024, is key in the production of Daimler Truck vehicles in Mexico and has been a pioneer in the implementation of sustainable technologies.

In addition, the Saltillo Plant stands out for being the first Daimler Truck plant in Mexico to be certified as a Carbon Neutral Facility, a firm commitment to sustainability.

“The inauguration of this third Electric Island reinforces our commitment to the future of sustainable mobility in Mexico. From our Saltillo Plant, we continue to lead the way towards a more responsible and efficient industry, offering charging and electrification solutions that facilitate the transition to zero-emission fleets in the country,” said Marcela Barreiro, President and CEO of Daimler Truck Mexico.

The Electric Island of Saltillo will be equipped with state-of-the-art charging systems, with a 240 kW Detroit eFill All-in-one charger powered by 100% renewable energy, giving the possibility to charge in up to 2.5hrs our longest range electric model.

This center will offer customers the opportunity to familiarize themselves with charging technologies for heavy electric vehicles, guaranteeing efficiency, safety and adaptability to the needs of the Mexican market.

The inauguration of this freight infrastructure is part of Daimler Truck Mexico's efforts to achieve emission-free mobility by 2050. This charging center is a key component of the ecosystem that the company is developing to offer complete solutions to its customers, allowing them to adopt clean technologies efficiently.

The chargers installed at Electric Island are compatible with the American CCS1 standard, approved for the Mexican market, which guarantees their interoperability with heavy electric vehicles. In addition, the center will function as a collaborative space for the development of new technologies and solutions to accelerate the transition to 100% electric mobility in the commercial transportation sector.