Test-driving electric vans

Date:
26 June 1973
Description:
Daimler-Benz AG hands over the first test unit of the LE 306 electrically powered van to "Gesellschaft für Elektrischen Straßenverkehr" (GES), which is to cooperate in the testing of 30 electric vans.

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Mercedes-Benz LE 306:
The Mercedes-Benz electric van with quick-change battery system was developed as an urban distribution vehicle. The prototype LE 306 featured a payload of one tonne.