Mumbai, April 17 -- Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced that it will launch the battery electric eCanter light and intermediate-segment truck in India.

Marking the company's foray into electric trucks, the eCanter will be launched in the next six to twelve months. The strategic move by DICV is in line with the Daimler Trucks' commitment to the Paris Climate Protection Agreement.

Highlighting Daimler Trucks' pioneering efforts in the field of modern transportation, which is demanding CO2-neutral transport and a clear vision towards safety as well, the eCanter world premiered in Japan and Europe in the second half of 2022.

Available in four configurations (4.25-tonne, six-tonne, 7.5-tonne and 8.5-tonne), the eCanter co...