Russian production of the clean on-road Mercedes-Benz Actros will start in November at the KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny plant. The new truck is being modified by Mercedes to meet Euro-6 standards. At the same time, German engineers are reworking the process of exhaust gases neutralization.
Russian production of Actros will allow Russian fleet-owners to purchase top-quality trucks without extra customs fees. The price and initial availability have not been disclosed. Read The Article
PSR Analysis: KAMAZ and Daimler have a joint venture in Naberezhnye Chelny. The plant assembles several models of dump trucks and on-road tractors. However, Euro-6 truck production is something new. At the moment, Russia has adopted Euro-5 standards, and there are no plans to upgrade it to Euro-6. Therefore, the new truck may be produced for export, or targeted to fleet-owners, engaged in international trade. PSR
Maxim Sakov is Market Consultant, Russia, for Power Systems Research
