Around the world in 80 charges: The first electric semi to circumnavigate the globe
Electrek • 5/11/2026 – 5/12/2026
Summary
A German Youtuber, who focuses on electric trucking content, will drive a Mercedes-Benz eActros around the world. This journey will make him the first person to circumnavigate the globe in a heavy-duty electric truck.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2d
Age
1
Sources
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39
Hours Since Seen
Final Score8/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier57% (0.5^39/48)
Hero EligibleYes
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Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 2 day(s) old - still early
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