Tag: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz and recycling specialist TSR launch “urban mining” pilot project for end-of-life vehicles

Stuart Mitchell

Mercedes‑Benz and TSR Group GmbH & Co. KG are continuing to drive forward their partnership, established in 2024, towards a sustainable circular economy for end-of-life vehicles. As part of an “urban mining” pilot project, the partners are setting up an innovative collection site for end-of-life vehicles for the first time. The aim is to strategically utilise urban sources of raw materials. Value chains are to be closed, and high-quality secondary raw materials recovered for use in new Mercedes‑Benz vehicles. “Our vision of sustainable mobility requires us to significantly reduce the use of primary raw materials…

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Mercedes-Benz invests high triple-digit million euro amount in sustainable “Next Generation Paintshop” for Sindelfingen

Stuart Mitchell

Mercedes-Benz is accelerating the transformation of its production network with a high triple-digit-million euros investment into the construction of the new “Next Generation Paintshop”. This project will strengthen the future viability of the Sindelfingen site and automotive production in Germany. Through this venture, Mercedes-Benz continues to consistently implement its sustainable business strategy in Germany. This major project in Sindelfingen is part of a long-term strategic partnership with Dürr Systems. “Sindelfingen is the pioneer among more sustainable and intelligent paint shops at Mercedes-Benz in Germany. We’re investing a high triple-digit million…

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Mercedes-Benz opens own recycling factory to close the battery loop

Stuart Mitchell

Mercedes-Benz has opened Europe’s first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process making it the first car manufacturer worldwide[2] to close the battery recycling loop with its own in-house facility. The recycling plant in Kuppenheim, southern Germany, creates a genuine circular economy. This underpins the pioneering spirit and innovative strength of Mercedes-Benz as it strives to significantly reduce the consumption of valuable primary resources. Unlike existing established processes, the expected recovery rate of the mechanical-hydrometallurgical recycling plant is more than 96 percent. Valuable and scarce raw materials such as…

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Mercedes-Benz and Hydro join forces in the Brazilian Amazon to foster long-term development along their aluminium supply chain

Stuart Mitchell

At New York Climate Week, Mercedes-Benz and Hydro elevate their strategic partnership by enhancing the vertical integration of their aluminium supply chain and launching the long-term Corridor Program for a sustained development in the Amazon. Following their joint decarbonization roadmap Mercedes-Benz and Hydro signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with local NGOs and partners in the state of Pará, Brazil. Their goals include promoting human rights, generating income for local communities, fostering biodiversity and low-carbon value chains in the Brazilian Amazon.  “In managing our supply chains responsibly, we…

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Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks Team Up to Launch an Elevated EV Charging Experience Across America

Stuart Mitchell

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks announced a strategic collaboration to electrify over 100 Starbucks stores across the country. The vision for the first phase of the program will be to co-locate industry-leading 400 kW electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Starbucks stores located along Interstate 5 (I-5) – a critical west coast travel corridor spanning from Canada to Mexico. The two companies share an ambition to identify additional opportunities in key markets, including core urban areas, charging deserts, and other critical travel corridors. “The collaboration between two leading brands like Mercedes-Benz…

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