(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz is set to begin the series production of its battery-electric eActros 600 at the Wörth plant on November 22, 2024, marking a major step in reducing CO2 emissions from long-haul transport. The production of key components for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, Dr. Andreas Gorbach, eActros 600, Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability, transportation, Yariş Pürsün
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has introduced advanced safety features in its Econic waste collection vehicles, including the fourth-generation Active Brake Assist system, which detects pedestrians and automatically initiates partial braking to avoid collisions. Additionally, Sideguard Assist helps drivers navigate urban environments … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Active Brake Assist 4, Active Brake Assist system, Collision Prevention Systems, Daimler truck, Econic waste collection vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, pedestrian detection, safety, Sideguard Assist
(IN BRIEF) Autoservizi Troiani is expanding its electric bus fleet with the acquisition of 110 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, to be delivered by mid-2026. This move supports the company’s goal of fully transitioning to electric public transport in the eastern … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has introduced the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic to its fleet for helicopter refueling at its Donauwörth facility. Developed in collaboration with ROHR Spezialfahrzeuge, the eEconic is equipped with a 16,500-liter tank for aviation fuel, including Sustainable Aviation … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus Helicopters, All-Electric Technology, Daimler truck, eEconic, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, refueling, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 played a key role in supplying Munich’s Oktoberfest, delivering around 82,000 liters of beer and fresh pretzels. The electric truck, operated by Lettl Transportation GmbH, transported beer for the Hofbräuhaus Brewery using a 27,500-liter tank … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hydro and Mercedes-Benz have launched the “Corridor” program at Climate Week 2024 in New York, aimed at fostering sustainable development in the Brazilian Amazon. This long-term initiative will promote positive impacts for local communities and nature through partnerships … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Amazon Sustainability, Eivind Kallevik, Gunnar Güthenke, Hydro, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 has been named “International Truck of the Year 2025” by commercial vehicle journalists from 24 European countries. The electric truck was praised for its advanced aerodynamics, powerful drivetrain, and a range of 500 kilometers … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G has been named “Electric Bus Champion 2024” at IAA Transportation in Hanover after winning a comprehensive comparison test organized by Omnibusspiegel. The articulated bus excelled in categories such as passenger comfort, driver handling, build … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 'Electric Bus Champion 2024', Awards, Daimler truck, eCitaro G, IAA Transportation 2024, INNOVATION, leadership, Mercedes-Benz, Mirko Sgodda, performance, Till Oberwörder
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks showcased three advanced Unimog models at GaLaBau 2024, highlighting their versatility and cutting-edge technology for applications in landscaping, road maintenance, agriculture, and construction. The Unimog U 430 features new safety systems and an innovative operating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, GaLaBau 2024, Mercedes-Benz, technology, Unimog Models, Unimog U 327, Unimog U 430, Unimog U 535
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CO2 emissions, Heiko Schuhmacher, Jörg Burzer, Kuehne+Nagel, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel
(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
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler Buses, eCitaro G Buses, Johannes Stingl, Klaus Eder, Martin Ansbacher, Mercedes-Benz, Neu-Ulm, partnership, Ralf Gummersbach, sustainability, SWU Verkehr, Till Oberwörder, Ulm
(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
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged automotive materials technology, Automotive Sector, BASF, cost-effective, crash safety, Enabler Technology category, impact absorber, Mercedes-Benz, polyamide particle foam, recyclability, SPE Automotive Awards 2024, Ultramid® Expand
(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) 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) 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
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Roer, Christian Renners, Contargo, Daimler truck, e-trucks, eActros 600, Kögel Trailer GmbH, Mercedes-Benz, Michael Starke, partnership, REMONDIS, Sascha Hähnke, Stina Fagerman, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) With over 200,000 registered users, the Mercedes me Eco Coach app has become a popular tool for promoting environmentally conscious driving behavior among electric car and plug-in hybrid owners. The app serves as a digital personal trainer, offering … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nagarro, a global digital engineering leader, has partnered with Acentrik, a strategic product of Mercedes-Benz, to advance Web3 innovation with Acentrik Version 3.0. Acentrik specializes in white-label data marketplaces, enhancing data value chains with privacy-preserving features. Nagarro’s role … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Society, conducts the world’s first X-ray crash test using a real car at the Ernst Mach Institute in Freiburg. This groundbreaking demonstration unveils previously hidden internal deformation processes during crashes, providing valuable … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Automotive safety, crash testing, Dr. Malte Kurfiß, EMI, Ernst Mach Institute, Fraunhofer-Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, INNOVATION, Markus Schäfer, Mercedes-Benz, Prof. Dr. Paul Dick, research collaboration, Technology demonstration, Vehicle collision, X-ray crash
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz launches its “Be one of many” campaign on International Women’s Day, showcasing three inspirational women from diverse backgrounds who have excelled in traditionally male-dominated fields. Aya Jaff, Dalad Kambhu, and Alexandra Straßburger share their stories of perseverance … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Society
Tagged "Be one of many" Campaign, Alexandra Straßburger, Awards, Aya Jaff, Bettina Fetzer, Dalad Kambhu, diversity, genter equality, International Women's Day, leadership, Mercedes-Benz, Sabine Kohleisen, society, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has officially opened the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center in Stuttgart, marking a significant milestone in the future of transportation. The state-of-the-art facility, designed for battery and fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, offers sales, servicing, and rental services … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Commercial Vehicle Center, Commercial Vehicle Hub, Daimler truck, electric vehicles, electrified commercial vehicles, Frank Nopper, FUSO Trucks, Future of Transportation, Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz buses, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center, Mirko Sgodda, Mobility Innovation, Setra Buses, Stina Fagerman, Stuttgart, Stuttgart-Feuerbach, sustainable mobility
(IN BRIEF) BusStore, a leading European brand for marketing used buses under Daimler Buses, is celebrating its ten-year anniversary since opening its first site in Neu-Ulm, Germany, in February 2014. Over the past decade, BusStore has expanded its network to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) From Bonn to Bilbao, Europe’s AI scene is buzzing with innovation. Major players like Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, and Volkswagen are pushing boundaries through groundbreaking partnerships and integrations. Projects like NextGen are personalizing therapies using AI, while collaborations between … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Banks, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Ireland, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Romania, Science, Security & Safety, Spain, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G services, ABB, Accenture, AI, AI IN JAN 2024, AI innovation, AI safety, AI solutions, AI Supercomputers, AI-powered assistants, AI-Powered MBUX Virtual Assistant, Aurora Labs, aws, BBVA, ChatGPT, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Europe's AI scene, Fetch.ai, generative AI, Infineon, Ipsotek, Laura voice assistant, Mercedes-Benz, Meshmind, NextGen, NVIDIA, QuantHealth, Siemens, ŠKODA AUTO, Swisscom, The AI Governance Alliance, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Since its inception in 1984, the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo camper has been synonymous with family holidays and adventurous journeys, continuously setting standards in the camping segment. Evolving from its origins with the “Bremer Transporter” to the current V-Class … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has once again partnered with Continental for its new E-Class model, equipping it with EcoContact 6 Q tires known for energy-efficient driving and reduced noise levels. These tires offer benefits such as extended service life and low … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Continental, E-Class tires, efficiency, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, safety
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz unveils a series of digital advancements and collaborations at CES 2024, focusing on delivering a hyper-personalized user experience in their vehicles. The key highlight is the MBUX Virtual Assistant, powered by generative AI and advanced 3D graphics, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 3D graphics, CES 2024, generative AI, Hyper-Personalized User Experience, Innovative Entertainment, Markus Schäfer, MB.OS, MBUX SOUND DRIVE, MBUX Virtual Assistant, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, USA
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz unveils its new MBUX Virtual Assistant powered by generative AI, transforming the car-driver relationship with natural conversation. This development, showcased at CES 2024, brings a more natural and intuitive interface to Mercedes-Benz vehicles, allowing for proactive support … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged CES 2024, entertainment, generative AI, Hyper-Personalized In-Car, Magnus Östberg, Markus Schäfer, MBUX Virtual Assistant, Mercedes-Benz, USA
(IN BRIEF) On December 16, Mercedes-Benz achieved a significant milestone by obtaining conditional approval for its Level 3 conditionally automated driving system in Beijing, becoming one of the first automakers to do so. The automaker plans to conduct tests of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Beijing, CHINA, Conditional Automated Driving License, Markus Schäfer, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) During a recent Supervisory Board meeting, Mercedes-Benz Group AG announced the extension of management contracts for two key executives. Sabine Kohleisen, the Board Member for Human Resources & Labour Director, had her contract extended until November 30, 2025, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) McLaren Racing and Mercedes-Benz have announced the continuation of their partnership in Formula One, with McLaren set to use Mercedes-AMG power units from 2026 to 2030. This partnership extension marks the 26th year of collaboration between the two … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged Andrea Stella, Bruce McLaren, Formula One, Hywel Thomas, Markus Schaefer, McLaren Racing, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability, Toto Wolff, Zak Brown
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has reached a significant safety milestone with over 10 million of its passenger cars worldwide equipped with Active Brake Assist, which includes pedestrian detection. This system helps reduce the risk of collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Active Brake Assist, autonomous partial braking, BAS, BAS PLUS Brake Assist, Brake Assist System, DISTRONIC PLUS, driving assistance system, E-Class, Mercedes-Benz, passenger cars, pedestrian detection, pedestrian emergency braking system, PRE-SAFE® Brake, real-life safety
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz is actively embracing Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) as a crucial element in its digital transformation journey. The company aims to lead in automotive digitalization under the banner of “Enterprise Transformation – 100% Digital.” FOSS plays … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Cloud Native Computing Foundation, CNCF, digital transformation, digitalization, FOSS, Free and Open Source Software, GitHub Universe, Jan Brecht, Magnus Östberg, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz FOSS Manifesto, Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH, Open Source Program Office, open-source, OSPO Leadership Award, software, Top End User Award 2023
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Belgium Luxembourg & Netherlands is joining forces with Eneco to establish a strategic partnership focused on charging solutions to facilitate the transition to electric driving for customers. This collaboration aims to provide both business and private customers … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Belgium, Claire D'Haese, Electric Driving Transition, Eneco, Leonie Baneke, Luxembourg, Mercedes-Benz, Netherlands, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Jörg Homering, previously Head of Industrial Strategy at Mercedes-Benz Vans, will assume the role of Head of Production and Site at Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde GmbH on November 1, 2023. He will succeed Dr. Markus Keicher, who is transitioning … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz is set to launch its initial high-power charging stations this fall, starting in Atlanta (USA), Chengdu (China), and Mannheim (Germany). This move marks the beginning of a global charging network expansion, aiming to have over 2,000 high-power … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged charging infrastructure, charging network, charging points, EV, Franz Reiner, Green Energy, high-power charging stations, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs, Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, sustainable mobility
(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) STUTTGART, 27-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler AG, l’un des plus grands constructeurs de voitures haut de gamme et le plus grand constructeur mondial de véhicules utilitaires , a annoncé que Mercedes-Benz étendra son partenariat de développement technologique … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Batterie, batteries à semi-conducteurs, batteries de véhicules électriques, cellules de batterie, cellules de batterie EV, Markus Schäfer, Mercedes-Benz, ProLogium, r voitures électriques, technologie à semi-conducteurs, Vincent Yang
(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 27-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler AG, one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles, has announced that Mercedes-Benz will expand technology development partnership focused on solid-state batteries with Taiwanese … Read the full press release
(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) BONN, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR : DTE), l’un des leaders mondiaux des télécommunications intégrées entreprises et le plus grand fournisseur de télécommunications en Europe en termes de chiffre d’affaires, a annoncé que la valeur de … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Brand Finance, Brand Finance Global 500, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, Google, marques les plus précieuses, Mercedes-Benz, telcos, télécommunications, Ulrich Klenke, valeur de la marque, Verizon
(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies and the largest telecommunications provider in Europe by revenue, has announced that its brand value has increased 18% over the last … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) BUENOS AIRES, 10-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz celebrates 70 years of production in its factory in Buenos Aires, Argentina, its first plant outside of Germany. Having been the first productive subsidiary, meant the initial step of the worldwide … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Accelo, Argentina, Atego, Buenos Aires, buses, cars, Juan Manuel Fangio Industrial Center, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz factory, Sprinter van, Trucks, Vans
(PRESS RELEASE) SHENZHEN, Guangdong, CHina/ STUTTGART, 12-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz announces cooperation with Tencent Security Keen Lab to continuously improve its car IT security. Mercedes-Benz plays a leading role in the digitalization of mobility. To strengthen and ensure trustful … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Adi Ofek, AI, car IT security, car security, cloud computing, digitalization, intelligent connected cars, intelligent connected vehicles, IoT products, MBUX, MBUX Infotainment System, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz User Experience, mobility, Product security, SECURITY, security issues, Shi Wu, T-Box, Tencent, Tencent Security Keen Lab, user safety, vehicle security, virtualization
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