Manner Deploys MAN eTGX Electric Truck for Factory Runs, Plans Expansion
Austrian confectioner Manner has put a colorful MAN eTGX electric truck into daily service between its Vienna and Wolkersdorf plants, transporting nougat and chocolate paste locally emission-free.
- 330 kW (449 PS)
- up to 570 km
- €288.4 million
What Happened
The MAN eTGX 20.449 4x2 (330 kW/449 PS), painted in the company's signature pink, runs daily between Manner's two production sites in Vienna and Wolkersdorf, Austria. It carries key raw materials like nougat and chocolate paste, taking advantage of predictable charging cycles and high efficiency on the planned route. The truck also operates on routes outside the factory network as the company tests further expansion.
up to 570 kmkm
Depending on configuration, route, and transport task.
“With our new eTruck, we bring sustainability visibly onto the road. It stands not only for technological innovation but also for our clear commitment to taking responsibility along the entire value chain.”
The eTruck is powered predominantly by electricity from renewable sources, including green grid power and Manner's own photovoltaic system at the Wolkersdorf site. Funding has been approved for a second electric semi-tractor and a 7.5-tonne truck to supply Manner's flagship store in Vienna, as the company expands its zero-emission fleet.
Why this matters
This real-world use of an electric heavy truck shows that emission-free logistics is already practical and economical for intra-city routes, reducing CO2 and noise pollution.
Terms in This Story
- eTGX
- MAN's electric heavy-duty truck model.
- Grünstrom
- Electricity generated from renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or hydropower.
- Werkverkehr
- Internal factory traffic, typically between a company's own facilities.
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