Mercedes-Benz inaugurated a development and production centre for battery cells on Monday at its headquarters in Germany, in a move to take greater control...
FILE PHOTO: The electric vehicle battery tray assembly line is seen at the opening of the Battery Factory for the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama
Mercedes-Benz is working on lithium ion cells with high-energy anodes and cobalt-free cathodes, as well as solid-state technology, which holds the promise of more energy storage, longer driving ranges and faster charging. "It is of key importance that Germany and Europe build up their own capacities and, in particular, their own know-how in this key technology," Habeck said in a statement.
It has also invested in Sila Nanotechnologies, which makes batteries using silicon-based anodes, and signed a supply agreement with Brandenburg-based Rock Tech Lithium to supply lithium hydroxide for Mercedes-Benz batteries. Is the $1M nest egg irrelevant? 81% of retirees 65-plus with $50K-$100K in savings say they're living decentlyTesla investors to urge judge to reject record $7 billion legal fee in Musk pay case
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