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Press Releases – EU-US trade: auto makers urge MEPs to support talks

Brussels, 13 March 2019 – Ahead of a vote in the European Parliament tomorrow, auto makers are calling upon MEPs to back the European Commission’s request to start trade talks with the United States. Tomorrow, the European Parliament will issue a non-binding resolution on the draft negotiating mandate which the European Commission submitted to member… Continue reading Press Releases – EU-US trade: auto makers urge MEPs to support talks

Limiters that stop drivers speeding could soon be fitted in all new cars – Manchester Evening News

Drivers could soon be prevented from speeding through a device that automatically limits a vehicle’s speed. Mandatory speed limiting technology, called Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), could be fitted to all new cars sold in the EU within just three years, after proposals agreed by a key group of MEPs. Even though the UK is planning… Continue reading Limiters that stop drivers speeding could soon be fitted in all new cars – Manchester Evening News

BASF: engineering plastic Ultramid now in use as standard to manufacture the anode- and cathode-end plate in fuel cells

Ultramid® setzt neue Maßstäbe für die Brennstoffzelle / Ultramid® is setting new standards for fuel cells

LUDWIGSHAFEN, 11-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF, as the biggest chemical supplier to the automotive industry, is very active on and engaged with things like automotive drive system, energy consumption, emissions, new and improved powertrain concepts for cars, electric drive concepts, among others, along with the major car manufacturers. In general, chemistry is making an important contribution to a number of different electric drive concepts.

And now a breakthrough is made in the field of fuel cells. BASF’s Performance Materials is working closely with Joma-Polytec and Daimler AG’s subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell over the engineering plastic Ultramid, which has successfully been used to manufacture a number of fuel cell system components. The Ultramid is already in use as standard in the new Mercedes GLC F-CELL, which combines a fuel cell with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Andreas Stockheim, Segment Manager Powertrain and Chassis at BASF:

“Our extensive plastics portfolio offers all sorts of advantages which help us to satisfy specific customer requirements, depending on the drive concept and the specific component. By continually developing new products in close collaboration with our customers, we are also able to adapt our portfolio to trends and changes in the market.”

Plastics are seen to be increasing efficiency across all of the different engines, from hybrid, plug-in and electric vehicles to internal combustion ones.

The automotive industry places huge demands on materials with its stringent requirements on high quality and safety. BASF is able to keep pace with the latest developments of car manufacturers, while also setting innovative trends with its polyamides (Ultramid), polybutylene terephthalates (Ultradur®), polyphthalamides (PPA), and the plastics polyoxymethylene (Ultraform®) and polyethersulfone (Ultrason®)

For example, the Mercedes GLC F-Cell is hugely reliant on Ultramid’s properties such as good thermal and chemical resistance, dynamic stiffness, impact strength, and good long-term performance.

Stefan Milimonka, Key Account Manager in BASF’s Performance Materials division:

“Earlier tests with other materials revealed mechanical problems, so Daimler had very specific requirements for the material. Our expertise with plastic automotive components and the extensive choice of existing products meant that we were able to work out possible solutions with our partners and identify the right material. It shows that with specialist knowledge and good cooperation between everyone involved, a complex project like this can be brought to a successful conclusion.”

New development project has been established together with Joma-Polytec GmbH and Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH in order to find an optimal solution satisfying the extensive range of requirements including thermal stability, media resistance, and durability.

Based on an intensive material analyses of the chemical and mechanical resistance, a decision has been made on the tailor-made Ultramid grades A3WG10 CR and A3EG7 EQ.

Following rigorous testing of all components, the two glass fiber-reinforced Ultramid grades are now in use as standard to manufacture the anode- and cathode-end plate in fuel cells.

The exceptional purity requirements associated with sensitive applications in the electronics industry has made the Ultramid A3EG7 EQ as an ideal material. Ultramid A3EG7 EQ offers excellent resistance, while meeting all requirements regarding the purity of the material in the case of the media distribution plate and the water separator unit, which is exposed to a wide variety of media through the cooling water, air and hydrogen channel.

Stefan Heinz, deputy head of plastics technology development at Joma-Polytec GmbH:

“Thanks to BASF’s extensive product portfolio and the specialist knowledge of all the parties involved, we have taken an important step forward in the serial development of fuel cells. We worked together to analyze the stringent requirements and were able to put in place a highly efficient solution.”

BASF’s Performance Materials is active in four major industry sectors – transportation, construction, industrial applications and consumer goods encompassing the entire materials know-how of BASF regarding innovative, customized plastics under one roof.

For nearly 60 years, Joma-Polytec has been developing comprehensive solutions in the field of plastic technology for its customers from the prototype, through the production to the subsequent support.

Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH is part of the global fuel cell activities of Daimler AG. The company is active in the research and development of fuel cell systems for motor vehicles, including hydrogen tank systems, in addition to laying the groundwork for hydrogen infrastructure and carrying out demonstration projects.

The company is stepping on profound and long-established expertise in fuel cell technology. Since 1997 activities for the development of fuel cell systems are based at the Nabern location near Kirchheim-Teck. The original initiator was Ballard Research Inc., which founded in 1979 by Geoffrey Ballard in Burnaby, Canada. In 1983 fuel cell technology was developed at Ballard for the first time. 1993 saw the presentation of the first bus to be powered by hydrogen-technology fuel cells. The first ever product of this type was made available on the market in 2001.

Media enquiries can be directed to Max Kron at +49 621 60-42223 and max.kron@basf.com.

SOURCE: BASF SE

Ola Kallenius a new breed of CEO for Daimler – Automotive News

Since the move had been telegraphed for almost two years, it’s no surprise that Ola Källenius will succeed Dieter Zetsche as CEO of Daimler next May. But this strikes me as more than one of those seamless, soulless, standardized transfers of power at Daimler or BMW. Zetsche has led Daimler since 2006 and has been… Continue reading Ola Kallenius a new breed of CEO for Daimler – Automotive News

Mercedes-Benz sells more than 150,000 cars in February

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March 2019

Stuttgart

Mercedes-Benz B 200 d: Fuel consumption combined 4.5-4.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 119-112 g/km* Mercedes-Benz sold 152,690 vehicles worldwide in February (-6.7%). In Germany, the best February unit sales of the past ten years were achieved with 23,119 Mercedes-Benz cars sold (+7.3%). The new B-Class was launched in Europe on February 16 and posted a sales increase of more than 16% last month in this region. In the first two months of the year, Mercedes-Benz sold 333,229 units (-6.7%). “We assume that the ongoing model changes will result in significant sales impetus in the coming months. At Mercedes-Benz, we continue to see strong demand worldwide for our current and new models,” stated Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing and Sales. Stuttgart – In the first two months of this year, Mercedes-Benz delivered 333,229 cars worldwide (-6.7%). In February, 152,690 vehicles with the three-pointed star were sold worldwide (-6.7%). The model changes in the highest-volume segments SUVs and compact cars had an impact on sales in all regions also last month. The worldwide decrease in unit sales compared with the same month of last year is largely due to the discontinuation of the predecessor models of the CLA and the GLE. Meanwhile, the new B-Class had a positive effect on sales in Europe. B-Class deliveries increased more than 16% in Europe in the month of market launch and in Germany even more than 40%. Since the beginning of the year, Mercedes-Benz has maintained its market leadership in the premium segment in markets including Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Switzerland, Portugal, Poland, Denmark, South Korea, Australia, the United States, Canada and South Africa.
“We are delighted that the new B-Class has had such a positive impact on Mercedes-Benz unit sales so soon after the market launch in Europe. At the Geneva International Motor Show, we presented the latest generation of our top-selling SUV, the GLC, which will ensure further enthusiasm among our customers this year,” stated Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing and Sales. “We assume that the ongoing model changes will result in significant sales impetus in the coming months. At Mercedes-Benz, we continue to see strong demand worldwide for our current and new models.”

Mercedes-Benz unit sales by region and market
In Europe, Mercedes-Benz sold a total of 63,560 vehicles in February (-0.1%). The model change of the GLE and the discontinuation of the previous model had an impact on sales in various European markets. In Germany, the core market, 23,119 cars with the three-pointed star were delivered, representing an increase of 7.3%. This was the best February in the past ten years for unit sales in Germany. In the domestic market of Mercedes-Benz, the sales growth was driven in particular by the new A-Class, the new B-Class, and the new C-Class Saloon and Estate. In February, Mercedes-Benz was also able to increase its total unit sales in markets including France, Belgium, Russia, the Netherlands and Poland.
In the Asia-Pacific region, 59,253 cars were delivered to customers by Mercedes-Benz in February (-9.8%). In China, where sales are traditionally weaker in the month of the Chinese new year, 40,733 customer decided in favour of a car with the star (-5.4%). Sales in January and February totalled 112,430 units, more than ever before in the first two months of a year in China (+0.9%).
In the NAFTA region, Mercedes-Benz posted total unit sales of 25,757 cars delivered last month (-14.0%). In the core market, the United States, a total of 21,660 customers were delighted to receive their new automobile with the star (-12.5%). The model changes also had an impact in the USA, with a double-digit drop in unit sales of the GLE for example. Sales of the new C-Class Saloon increased at a double-digit rate in the USA in February.
Mercedes-Benz unit sales by model
Sales of Mercedes- Benz compact cars in the first two months of 2019 were slightly above the prior-year level: More than 81,700 customers were delighted to receive their new A- or
B-Class, CLA, CLA Shooting Brake or GLA in January and February (-4.6%). Meanwhile, the model change for the compact cars continues. The new A-Class recorded sales growth worldwide for the sixth month in succession (+20.8%). Following the market launch of the new B-Class in Europe on February 16, the new model achieved double-digit growth in deliveries in Europe, especially in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Spain.
Sales of the new C-Class Saloon and Estate models have reached a new high with approximately 66,500 cars delivered in the first two months of this year (+4.9%). Sales of
the new C-Class Estate in particular increased worldwide in February (+15.8%). Last month, every fifth vehicle sold worldwide by Mercedes-Benz was a C-Class Saloon or Estate.
Of the Mercedes-Benz dream cars, approximately 11,000 Coupés, Cabriolets and Roadsters were delivered to customers worldwide in February (-3.0%), including the popular CLS Coupé. In the first two months of the year, every fourth dream car with the star sold worldwide was a CLS Coupé.
smart
In February, 7,854 cars of the smart brand were sold (-6.1%). Sales in Germany of the two- and four-door urban microcars reached a new record with an increase of more than 11% in the first two months of the year. The smart models were popular also in France, Portugal and Switzerland in February, with double-digit sales growth in each of those markets.
Overview of Mercedes-Benz Cars unit sales
February 2019
Change in %
Year to February 2019
Change in %
Mercedes-Benz
152,690
-6.7
333,229
-6.7
smart
7,854
-6.1
16,151
-8.2
Mercedes-Benz Cars
160,544
-6.6
349,380
-6.7
Mercedes-Benz
unit sales in the regions/markets
Europe
63,560
-0.1
121,523
-5.7
– thereof Germany
23,119
+7.3
42,415
-2.4
Asia-Pacific
59,253
-9.8
152,487
-4.8
– thereof China
40,733
-5.4
112,430
+0.9
NAFTA
25,757
-14.0
51,825
-12.7
– thereof USA
21,660
-12.5
44,167
-11.8

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Katja Liesenfeld

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Sales & After Sales Mercedes-Benz Cars

katja.liesenfeld@daimler.com

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Christopher R. Springer

Global Business Communications
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Tel: +49 711 17-33806

Fax: +49 711 17-7902-3252

Sofia Stauber

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Mercedes-Benz Cars

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New 2020 Aston Martin DBX undergoing winter testing

The new Aston Martin DBX is being readied for its release. Currently, it’s undergoing a rigorous testing programme, with Aston Martin releasing another batch of official “spy shots” as evidence. Due to reach the UK market by 2020, the DBX will join an ever-growing range of premium performance SUVs, dominated by the Bentley Bentayga and… Continue reading New 2020 Aston Martin DBX undergoing winter testing

New Aston Martin DBX seen winter testing ahead of 2020 production

Sharp body creases and a pronounced shoulder line help reduce the overall visual bulk of what is the most high-sided Aston yet produced, while a new integrated grille design performs a similar role at the front of the car. It will also be the first all-new Aston Martin model launched after the company’s stock market… Continue reading New Aston Martin DBX seen winter testing ahead of 2020 production

Tailor-made connectivity services for electric vehicles

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March 2019

Stuttgart

For the first time with intelligent Remote eCharging Eight packages for fleets ranging from the smallest business to key account holders eVito: 150 kilometres range[1] and fully charged after six hours Stuttgart. With the eVito, Mercedes-Benz Vans is demonstrating that electrified models are competitive and, depending on the field of operations, can actually be operated at the same price as vehicles with a traditional combustion engine. And now the mid-sized electric van is also following suit in terms of connectivity. With newly developed, digital Mercedes PRO connect services, eVito models manufactured as of March 2019 will please customers even more thanks to their additional digitisation. After the market launch of Mercedes PRO connect in the new Sprinter in June 2018, the digital ecosystem at Mercedes-Benz Vans will this year be focussing on the mid-size segment.
For the first time with intelligent Remote eCharging
“With electric vehicles, fleet managers have to deal with completely new topics. With our “Digital eVan Management” Connectivity Package, we provide our customers with important information on the charge level of their electric fleet. They can thus call up, for example, the state of charge at any time via a web-based Vehicle Management Tool or even check when charging will be complete in the Mercedes PRO connect App[2]. With these tailored services which will be available in their full scope for the eVito as of the second quarter of the year, we can now provide our customers with a digital service which is not yet offered by any other competitor,” explains Bjoern Sack, Head of Connectivity and Digital Services at Mercedes-Benz Vans.
The “Digital eVan Management” Connectivity Package features two alternative services which can be used. Thanks to the “Remote eCharging” service, customers have the possibility to set the temperature in the vehicle interior before they even start their journey. This means that the amount of battery charge which would otherwise be required for that is reduced and accordingly a greater vehicle range can be achieved. Using the Mercedes PRO connect App, drivers can remotely programme when they would like to begin their journey and thus that the vehicle temperature should be adjusted ahead of this. Besides the driver, the fleet manager also receives all relevant information on the battery charge level and climate control system in the Vehicle Management Tool.
A second specific service offered by Mercedes PRO connect for the eVito will be the “Intelligent eCharging” service, expected to be available from the second quarter of 2019. This service will give fleet managers the possibility to charge their electric vehicle fleet in a staggered manner and can thus minimise the power output required for the electrical connection. What's more, settings for the departure time and pre-entry climate control can be made by the fleet manager using the Vehicle Management Tool and called up by the driver using the Mercedes PRO connect App. The intelligent infrastructure records these data and initiates staggered charging and pre-climatisation of all the electric vehicles.[3]
In comparison with stand-alone solutions, such complex mobility solutions also place greater demands on the IT infrastructure of the vehicles themselves. To ensure a holistic approach and great operational safety, Mercedes-Benz Vans has equipped the eVito with deeply networked systems, precisely as it did for the new Sprinter before it. The technological basis is formed by the communication module installed as standard which makes up the interface between the fleet manager and the drivers. With the data gathered, new services offering real added value can now be implemented.
Eight packages for fleets ranging from the smallest business to key account holders
Mercedes PRO is the service brand by Mercedes-Benz Vans for all current and future services, solutions and digital services for daily business. As a beneficial feature for fleets, Mercedes PRO helps optimise communication between fleet managers, vehicles and drivers. The networking solution makes it possible to manage online orders and vehicle data such as location or mileage reading in real time. Its advantages range from reduced downtimes resulting from pre-emptive management of repairs, right up to clearly prepared data for business analyses. Fleets ranging from those of small businesses to major customer fleets benefit from the web-based service.
For the eVito, a total of eight Connectivity Packages comprising 15 different services will be made available at http://www.mercedes.pro/ throughout the course of 2019. An online product advisor is available free of charge to help Mercedes-Benz Vans customers select the Mercedes PRO packages best-suited to their fleet and business. Here, the focus is for the most part on parameters such as the sector[4], fleet size and dynamics of route planning.
An overview of the eight packages available for the eVito manufactured as of March 2019:
Optimised Assistance – for the timely and efficient planning of service and maintenance work, better schedule and cost transparency as well as reduced downtimes. Efficient Fleet Management – for fast and flexible planning and better utilisation of the fleet through transparency of vehicle location and status. Digital eVan Management – the electric vehicle fleet can be charged in a staggered fashion provided the required infrastructure is available; the electrical power output required is minimised and the temperature can already be set before the journey begins. The package will be available to order in its full scope from the second quarter of 2019 in Germany. Efficient Driving Style Analysis – provides meaningful data on the driving profile, which can be used to optimise fuel consumption, for example. The service is expected to be available for the eVito from the third quarter of 2019. Simplified Fleet Communication – optimises the communication between driver and fleet manager, who can send messages directly to the Mercedes PRO App and can place orders: interactively, swiftly and directly. Digital Records – enables the storage of driven routes, e.g. for the separate administration of business and private journeys. Mobile Vehicle Operation – increases anti-theft protection and improves work processes, because the vehicle can be checked and locked remotely and the vehicle can also be opened without a key. Data Interfaces Mercedes-Benz Vans – integrate the new eVito into existing fleet management solutions. eVito: 150 kilometres range1 and fully charged after six hours
The eVito feels most at home in urban deliveries, but thanks to its range and load compartment capacity it also comes up to the demands of tradespeople and service technicians. The installed battery's capacity of 41 kWh ensures a range of around 150 kilometres1. Even in unfavourable conditions, the customer can expect a range of 100 kilometres1. And after six hours of charging, the full range will again be available.
The battery-electric drive delivers 85 kW and can attain a torque figure of up to 300 newton metres, which is optimally tailored to urban operations. The top speed can also be adjusted to suit the respective application. If the eVito is predominantly used in inner-city areas, the top speed of 80 km/h goes easy on the energy reserves and increases the vehicle's range. Alternatively, a top speed of up to 120 km/h can also be configured.
The mid-size van can be ordered with two different wheelbases. The basic variant with a total length of 5140 millimetres provides for a maximum payload of 1015 kilogrammes and is thus on a par with the Vito equipped with a traditional drive system. The extra-long version, meanwhile, measures 5370 millimetres. In its spacious load compartment, products and goods can be accommodated by its payload of 990 kilogrammes. The maximum permissible gross weight stands at 3200 kilogrammes. And the positioning of the batteries also guarantees the greatest possible flexibility, with load volumes of between 6.0 and 6.6 m3: the energy storage cells are installed beneath the vehicle and thus do not restrict the load compartment in the slightest.
[1] The stated figures were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process. They constitute the “NEDC CO2 figures” pursuant to Art. 2 No. 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1152. Fuel consumption figures have been calculated on this basis. Electrical consumption has been determined on the basis of Directive 692/2008/EC.
[2] The Mercedes PRO app may not be used while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise there is a risk of being distracted from the traffic and the driver or other road users being endangered. Users must also observe the legal requirements of the country in which they are currently located.
[3] A pre-requisite for using the service is a suitable charging infrastructure at the operational location. Users can obtain further information at the following website: https://www.jetzt-elektrovan.mercedes-benz.de/
[4] Retail and e-grocery, vehicle servicing, the trades and service providers, CEP and logistics, construction, the transport of people and vehicle rental

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Taxify rebrands as Bolt to expand its transport options beyond private cars

Taxify, the ride-hailing company from Estonia backed by Didi and Daimler and now active in 30 countries, is making a key shift in its business today as it gears up for its next stage of growth. The company is removing “taxi” from its name and rebranding as Bolt, the same name that it has been… Continue reading Taxify rebrands as Bolt to expand its transport options beyond private cars

Europe’s largest Mercedes-Benz dealership to open in Stockport

LSH Auto UK will open a new Mercedes-Benz dealership in Stockport, which will be the largest in Europe. It will create 55 new jobs in the local area, and will open in July 2019. The 10.5-acre site will hold 140 vehicles, and incorporate a dedicated AMG suite and display 100 approved used Mercedes-Benz vehicles in… Continue reading Europe’s largest Mercedes-Benz dealership to open in Stockport