Mercedes-Benz

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) is acquiring a controlling interest in UNITY AG, a leading consultancy in technology and digital transformation, aiming to leverage UNITY AG’s strong market position and growth potential. The deal, pending regulatory approval, is expected … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Mercedes-Benz have successfully reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 11,000 tonnes over the past year through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air freight transport. This strategic partnership involves using SAF on Kuehne+Nagel’s Boeing 747-8F … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn, Europe’s leading PVC producer, is partnering with Daimler to trial the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks, aiming to enhance heavy-duty transport’s sustainability. Over the next 12 months, INEOS will make around 250 deliveries using these trucks in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Mörtlbauer have unveiled two hydrogen combustion engine prototypes developed under the “WaVe” project. The Unimog and crawler vehicles have undergone extensive testing, demonstrating the practicality and low emissions of hydrogen combustion engines. The project, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has demonstrated the capabilities of its near-production eActros 600 prototypes on typical long-distance routes. The eActros 600 features an aerodynamic ProCabin, powerful acceleration, smooth driving, and advanced recuperation systems, alongside safety technologies like Predictive Powertrain Control … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SWU Verkehr, serving Ulm and Neu-Ulm, has introduced the first two out of 14 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G buses, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban mobility. These electric articulated buses, equipped with advanced NMC3 batteries for enhanced energy … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF and Mercedes-Benz have been awarded second place in the “Enabler Technology” category at the 2024 SPE Automotive Awards for their joint development of Ultramid® Expand polyamide particle foam. This innovative foam, part of the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G, an all-electric articulated city bus, has been named the Electric Bus Champion of 2024 after excelling in the rigorous comparison test organized by Omnibusspiegel bus magazine in Bonn. This marks the second consecutive victory … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Steffen Hoffmann, an internationally experienced executive with a comprehensive background in finance, will become the new Chief Financial Officer of Aurubis AG on October 1, 2024. He will be succeeding Rainer Verhoeven, who announced his departure effective June … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is gearing up for its most extensive test run yet, slated for this summer, featuring the groundbreaking electric flagship eActros 600. With two near-series prototypes, the trucks will traverse over 20 European countries, clocking more than … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses’ Omniplus service brand celebrated excellence in bus and coach mechanics and technicians at the BusTech Challenge 2023/24, where over 500 participants from Omniplus service centers across 19 European countries competed. Thomas Schlatter from Switzerland emerged as … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A team from Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks conducted a two-week winter test with four Unimog vehicles along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. As part of the Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks Alpine testing program, they assisted Großglockner Hochalpenstraßen AG in clearing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Celebrating four decades since their international debut in Rome, the Mercedes-Benz LN2 trucks made a significant impact in the light-duty truck segment. Produced from 1984 to 1998, they succeeded the LP series, dominating with their versatile range, advanced … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DHL Freight has introduced its first fully electric heavy tractor-trailers, Mercedes-Benz eActros 300, in Germany, marking a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in delivery and distribution transport. Deployed at the Koblenz and Hagen sites, these vehicles … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In April 2024, Daimler Buses handed over 24 Mercedes-Benz Tourismo 15 RHD touring coaches to Autobus Oberbayern GmbH from Munich and Bus-Verkehr Berlin KG (BVB) from Berlin. Each company received 12 coaches, which will be used as team … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has reached a significant milestone in electric truck development, successfully charging a prototype of the eActros 600 at a groundbreaking 1,000 kilowatts during internal testing at Wörth am Rhein. This achievement marks the implementation phase of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vonk en Co BV, an international haulage company specializing in white goods transportation, has recently integrated seven new Mercedes-Benz Ategos into its fleet, totaling 13 vehicles. These Ategos, equipped with box bodies, replace older trucks and are expected … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz launches the customer testing phase for its battery-electric eActros 600, with Contargo and Remondis as the pioneering partners. The e-trucks, set to revolutionize long-distance haulage, will be utilized by Contargo for container transport between Wörth am Rhein … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Thirteen CEOs from leading European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers convened with EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, for an ‘Automotive Roundtable’ to discuss the green transition of the sector. The dialogue, following a meeting with President … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced the release of the new Actros L, slated to redefine the premium segment of heavy diesel-powered trucks. Set to be available for order from April 2024 and commencing production in December 2024, the Actros … Read the full press release →