Mercedes Actros is the Sustainable Truck of the year 2020

During the 23rd edition of Ecomondo, the International Recycling Fair of the Green and Circular Economy, the “Sustainable Truck of the Year 2020” awards were presented, awards for commercial vehicles that pay more attention to environmental sustainability issues.

The prize, proposed by the magazine “Vado e Torno” has seen the following vehicles triumph in the three categories in competition (Tractor, Distribution and Van):

– Mercedes Actros
– Scania Hybrid
– Volkswagen E-Crafter

 

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