nomous vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is prioritizing the use of secondary materials and renewable resources in vehicles. It is using synthetic spider silk, made through biotechnology using bacteria to produce silk proteins. It is lightweight, strong, biodegradable material and has been used in the VISION EQXX and Concept CLA Class for items like grab loops and door pockets. Another breakthrough is a leather alternative combining recycled plastic and bi...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

enz announced that the upcoming CLA will feature two advanced powertrains: an efficient all-electric option and an economical hybrid. The all-electric models are based on the MMA (Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture) which is a new generation of electric drive units (EDU 2.0). Inspired by the VISION EQXX, they include an 800-volt system and a silicon carbide (SiC) inverter for better energy efficiency. A 200 kW rear axle motor powers the standard ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

Mercedes-Benz unveils teaser image of next generation CLA On November 6, Mercedes-Benz unveiled detailed insights about the next-generation CLA at its test facility in Immendingen, Germany. Available in both electric and hybrid versions, the CLA is currently in a camouflaged prototype stage. The electric CLA integrates EQXX concept technology which is a high-efficiency drivetrain featuring a two-speed transmission for optimized performance and ef...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

okes, black surfaces, and weight-optimized plastic inserts that are now available across the Mercedes-Benz electric range. An example is the 20-inch wheel for the EQS SUV, featuring a star-shaped aerodynamic cover that complements its optimized SUV tires, blending function and design. In the VISION EQXX concept vehicle showcases lightweight magnesium forged wheels with a semi-transparent double-spoke design, enhancing range and efficiency. The ad...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

BASF and Mercedes-Benz develop impact absorber for Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX program On July 2, BASF announced that an impact absorber made of the polyamide particle foam Ultramid Expand jointly developed by BASF and Mercedes-Benz for the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX technology program has won second place in the "Enabler Technology" category at the SPE Automotive Awards 2024.  The purpose of an impact absorber is to absorb and distribute the force...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/03

Mercedes Benz tests Vision EQXX under desert extreme conditions On March 15, Mercedes Benz announced the results of the third energy efficiency test of its Vision EQXX vehicle in extreme conditions. The test was carried out in the Arabian Peninsula with a route of 1,010 km that was completed in 14 hours and 42 minutes. Upon reaching the destination, the Vision EQXX still had 309 km of range left. At an ambient temperature of 34°C (93°F), Vision...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/16

roduce a new entry-level concept in the event.At the event, Mercedes-Benz will showcase the world premiere of the E-Class All-Terrain, along with the new EQA, EQB, and EQV models. Visitors can also experience the advanced MBUX infotainment system in the E-Class plug-in hybrid and explore the Vision EQXX efficiency program, then the recently unveiled Vision One-Eleven super sports car, and explore its technologies.Mercedes-Benz will also offer a c...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/25

onsemi provides SiC power modules for Mercedes-Benz’s VISION EQXX On November 14, ON Semiconductor Corporation (Onsemi) announced that Mercedes-Benz adopted onsemi silicon carbide (SiC) technology for traction inverters as part of a strategic collaboration. onsemi’s VE-Trac SiC modules increase the efficiency and lower the weight of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX’s traction inverter, extending its range by up to 10%.  The EV ...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/15

Mercedes-Benz’s VISION EQXX electric concept makes its China debut On October 17, Mercedes-Benz announced the China debut of its VISION EQXX electric concept. Most of the innovative technologies in the VISION EQXX will be available in future production models. In terms of appearance, the concept adopts an Alubeam silver exterior with a roof that resembles a smooth greenhouse dome and flows gracefully to the rear like a water drop. In terms of p...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/20

Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX records 1,202 km in a single charge On June 23, Mercedes-Benz announced that its VISION EQXX beats its efficiency record with a 1,202 km journey on a road trip from Stuttgart, Germany to Silverstone, the UK through France on a single battery charge.Throughout the road trip, the VISION EQXX took advantage of its innovative thermal management system to achieve an average consumption of 8.3 kWh/100 km in the face of heavy t...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/24

Bridgestone develops tires for Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced that it has been selected by Mercedes-Benz AG as the development partner for tires for the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX. Bridgestone engineers collaborated with Mercedes-Benz to create custom-designed tires that have contributed to increasing the vehicle’s efficiency and a real-world driving range of 1,000km on a single charge. The tires were d...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/26

Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX achieves over 1,000 km on one battery charge  On March 14, Mercedes-Benz announced that the VISION EQXX covered more than 1,000 km in everyday traffic, on a single battery charge, travelling from Sindelfingen across the Swiss Alps and Northern Italy, to its destination of Cassis on the Côte d'Azur. The journey started in cold and rainy conditions and was undertaken at regular road speeds, including prolonged fast-lane ...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/15

Mercedes-Benz conserves resources and uses sustainable materials On March 16, Mercedes-Benz Group announced that it will be introducing innovative approaches from the VISION EQXX technology programme into series production. The sustainable material by UBQ made from upcycled, unsorted household waste will be introduced into ongoing series of EQS and EQE. Feedstock for the material includes food residues, mixed plastics, cardboard and baby nappies....

News  Updated at: 2022/03/17

Mercedes Vision EQXX offers higher range with improved efficiency On January 3, Mercedes Benz announced that its Vision EQXX features range of exceeding 1,000 kilometres on a single charge with an outstanding energy consumption of less than 10 kWh per 100 kilometres.The 1,000 kilometres were not determined in a test, but based on internal, digital simulations. It has new levers, the powertrain itself is to become more efficient, lightweight mater...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/04

AMSilk, Germany partners with Mercedes for car door pulls of VISION EQXX On January 3, AMSilk GmbH, a world leader in supplying innovative high-performance bio-based silk materials, announced a partnership with Mercedes-Benz, for the development of novel, sustainable car door pulls, as part of the car manufacturer’s latest technology programme, the VISION EQXX. The new concept car, VISION EQXX, features innovative interior materials, revealin...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/04

BMW and Mercedes to skip CES 2022 On December 30th, both BMW and Mercedes-Benz announced that they will not attend the 2022 CES in Las Vegas.A statement from BMW says, “Out of an abundance of caution, BMW will move all planned media activities at CES to a fully online program from Germany on January 5.”Mercedes will continue with an all-digital premiere of its new Vision EQXX, which it says is “the most efficient vehicle the brand has ever ...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/31

CES 2022: Mercedes to unveil VISION EQXX concept on Jan. 3, display vehicle Mercedes-Benz announced that it will unveil the fully electric VISION EQXX concept vehicle as a digital world premiere through the Mercedes me media online platform on January 3, 2022.Described as a software-defined research prototype, the VISION EQXX is most efficient Mercedes vehicle ever built. The concept is part of a program that is focused on developing technology t...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/16