Mercedes Readies Plants To Produce Electric Vehicles
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Mercedes-Benz is adjusting its network of plants to manufacture a new range of luxury electric vehicles as it prepares to switch to electric by the end of the decade.
Mercedes aims to halve CO2 emissions per passenger car over the life cycle by the end of this decade compared to 2020.
“We are ready for the rapid scaling of electric vehicle volumes,” said Joerg Burzer, board member for production and supply chain, adding the new setup followed talks between management and worker representatives.
Plants in Sindelfingen, Bremen, Rastatt – all in Germany – and Kecskemet, in Hungary, will start production of new models in the top end luxury, core luxury and entry luxury segments from the middle of the decade, said Mercedes.
Battery systems will be supplied by a production network with factories in three continents, it said.
“The local production of battery systems is a key success factor for the Mercedes-Benz electric ramp-up and a decisive component in being able to meet the global demand for electric vehicles flexibly and efficiently,” it said in a statement.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific plant locations will be producing the new electric vehicle models?
Which specific plant locations will be producing the new electric vehicle models?
Plants in Sindelfingen, Bremen, and Rastatt in Germany, along with the Kecskemet plant in Hungary, are set to commence production of these new electric models. This covers vehicles across the top end, core, and entry luxury segments.
Q.When will production of the new electric models begin at these plants?
When will production of the new electric models begin at these plants?
Production of the new luxury electric vehicle models is scheduled to begin from the middle of the current decade. This timing aligns with Mercedes-Benz's broader preparations for switching to electric vehicles.
Q.What is Mercedes-Benz's overarching environmental goal related to these electric vehicles?
What is Mercedes-Benz's overarching environmental goal related to these electric vehicles?
Mercedes-Benz aims to halve CO2 emissions per passenger car over its entire life cycle by the end of this decade. This target is set in comparison to the emission levels recorded in 2020.
Q.How will battery systems be supplied for the new electric vehicle production?
How will battery systems be supplied for the new electric vehicle production?
Battery systems will be sourced from a dedicated production network that includes factories located across three continents. This global setup is considered crucial for meeting demand and facilitating the electric ramp-up efficiently.