Mercedes Econic Faun Variopress – Berlin Stadtreingung

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After seeing some of the first Freightliner Econic chassis in North America, it was a real treat to catch a Mercedes Econic on its home turf in Germany. Between the near-silent electric drivetrain and the impressive turning radius from the rear-steer axle, this machine was a true culture shock.

The Faun Variopress body is as far as you can get from North America. With automatic bin lifters, hopper curtains, push button controls and tons of proxy switches, this thing screams German engineering. From what I read on Faun's website, this body is especially designed for an Econic electric chassis: "A battery-electric chassis with hydrogen fuel cell as a range extender for the most diverse application." But it's not clear what the battery range is without kicking on the hydrogen power. You can read more on their website here:

https://www.faun.com/en/products/alte...

Thanks to the crew for being so kind and answering my questions!