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Mercedes-Benz Construction for U.S. Battery Factory Underway
The new production site for batteries – along with the new Consolidation Center – is located seven miles from the Mercedes-Benz Cars vehicle production site in Tuscaloosa. The Consolidation Center, also part of a 2017 investment announcement, will consist of three major areas, including the body parts preparation area, the assembly parts preparation area and the empties storage. It is expected to be operational next year in 2019. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, economy, electric vehicles, fuel economy or emissions, manufacturing, milestones
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive Commentary, car2go, Daimler group, Ken Zino, M-Class, new car reviews, tuscaloosa mercedes plant
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Daimler to Expand Car Sharing in China
Aside from the hype, Benz is arguably the first premium car manufacturer to offer both free-floating and station-based car sharing services in China. As such the consolidation of the two brands is an important milestone in the expansion of mobility services, one that mirrors a global trend among major automakers. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, car2go, car2go China, Chen Bing, Ken Zino, Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance
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Daimler Facing Profit and Sales Declines Reorganizes
“This will have a negative impact on our earnings in 2020 and 2021. To remain successful in the future, we must therefore act now and significantly increase our financial strength.” Continue reading →