After implying that those automakers whose first electric vehicle wasn’t a crossover had the wrong strategy, this time Mercedes-Benz R&D boss, Marcus Schäfer, says researching synthetic fuels is not worthwhile. He considers it not a credible alternative to either traditional fossil fuels or newer means of making power. Autocar quotes Schäfer as saying ‘ We… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Doesn’t Consider Synthetic Fuels A Viable Alternative To EVs
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China’s Geely to explore deeper cooperation with Daimler: chairman
A building of the Geely Auto Research Institute is seen in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Aly Song BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Geely will explore the possibility of deeper cooperation with German luxury automaker Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE), its Chairman Li Shufu said on Friday. Geely built a 9.69% stake in Stuttgart-based Daimler in… Continue reading China’s Geely to explore deeper cooperation with Daimler: chairman
GM gradually restarts in Mexico as Lear Corp readies for return
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Thursday it was gradually restarting the transmission and motor lines at its Mexican facilities in Silao and Ramos Arizpe, while U.S. auto parts maker Lear Corp (LEA.N) also geared up for production. FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors Assembly Plant… Continue reading GM gradually restarts in Mexico as Lear Corp readies for return
@Daimler: Series production premiere of the Electronic Stability Program ESP® twenty-five years ago
Launched in 1995 in the Mercedes-Benz coupés of model series 140 This assistance system supports drivers in situations where driving dynamics are critical Today, this is a technological industry benchmark worldwide The sensational technology is hidden behind an unassuming abbreviation: ESP® which stands for Electronic Stability Program. It supports the driver in dynamically critical driving situations… Continue reading @Daimler: Series production premiere of the Electronic Stability Program ESP® twenty-five years ago
Mercedes-Benz onboard logic unit (OLU) source code leaks online
Image: Daimler The source code for “smart car” components installed in Mercedez-Benz vans has been leaked online over the weekend, ZDNet has learned. The leak occurred after Till Kottmann, a Swiss-based software engineer, discovered a Git web portal belonging to Daimler AG, the German automotive company behind the Mercedes-Benz car brand. Kottmann told ZDNet that… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz onboard logic unit (OLU) source code leaks online
@Daimler: Mercedes me connect ?Here All Along?.
Imagine a world where your smartphone could link instantly to your car. Still searching for the car in the parking lot? Find it easily using Mercedes me connect state-of-the-art Remote Online Services. Locked out of your car with an armful of groceries? Unlock with a smartphone, no key required. Need to warm up in the… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes me connect ?Here All Along?.
@Daimler: Innovative and modern ? Driving with the Mercedes-Benz F 015.
Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert Stromverbrauch im kombinierten Testzyklus Product may vary after press date on 24.04.2015. 1 Die angegebenen Werte wurden nach dem vorgeschriebenen Messverfahren ermittelt. Es handelt sich um die „NEFZ-CO₂-Werte“ i. S. v. Art. 2 Nr. 1 Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2017/1153. Die Kraftstoffverbrauchswerte wurden auf Basis dieser Werte errechnet. Der Stromverbrauch wurde auf der Grundlage der VO 692/2008/EG ermittelt.… Continue reading @Daimler: Innovative and modern ? Driving with the Mercedes-Benz F 015.
Mercedes Halting U.S. Plant Production Due to Mexico Parts Delay
Daimler AG is suspending production at a Mercedes-Benz SUV plant that was one of the first in the U.S. to reopen due to a shortage of parts supplied from Mexico.
Daimler to idle Alabama Mercedes assembly plant because of parts shortage
May 15 (Reuters) – Daimler AG said on Friday it will idle its Mercedes-Benz sport utility vehicle assembly plant in Alabama next week because of a parts shortage. The German automaker, which resumed production late last month at the Tuscaloosa plant, plans to make up the production during a scheduled off week this summer. Bloomberg… Continue reading Daimler to idle Alabama Mercedes assembly plant because of parts shortage
Mercedes-Benz Bank offers extensive insurance cover for electric and hybrid vehicles
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May 2020
Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz Bank facilitates entry and transfer to CO2-neutral mobility. Alongside the vehicle and battery, the charging cable is also insured against theft and the wallbox is covered too. Consequential damage following an animal bite is co-insured up to a damage amount of 10,000 euros. Stuttgart. With a new electric protection module the Mercedes-Benz Bank, with its insurance partner HDI, is offering extensive insurance cover for hybrid and electric vehicles in order to make embarking on and transferring to CO2-neutral mobility as easy as possible for customers.
The module is automatically added to comprehensive insurance contracts for electric and hybrid vehicles, thus ensuring customers do not incur any additional costs. It comprises all risks coverage* for the battery: insurance cover includes for example overvoltage damage, rescue costs, fire, towing damage, consequential damage following a short circuit and following animal bites up to 10,000 euro..