Mercedes is continuing to advance its electrification programme. Now, the automaker has announced that it has reorganized its electric motor and battery production network to better meet the needs of its growth plan in the electric segment. Reorganization that will allow the the German manufacturer to achieve its goal of becoming an electric-only brand by the end of the decade, at least in the markets that allow it.
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Therefore, going into detail, to better respond to the needs of the electrification program of its range of cars, starting from 2024 Mercedes will reorganize the electrification program. the production of electric propulsion systems (batteries, electric motors and axles). All in order to have maximum efficiency, while simultaneously guaranteeing a future for its production sites in Europe. In fact, the new set-up within the production network is a major one. been reached after discussions with German workers' representatives. Overall, Mercedes will invest & approximately 1 billion euros at its electric powertrain production sites in Europe. Jörg Burzer, member of the board of directors of Mercedes and responsible for production and supply chain, said:
The successful launches of Mercedes-EQ models in recent months demonstrate that our global production network is the right choice for you. long arrived in the electric age. Today, our global powertrain manufacturing network is already growing. supplying Mercedes-EQ vehicle plants with state-of-the-art batteries and electrified axles. With the new production setup, our powertrains are now optimally positioned for the new vehicle architectures starting in 2024. They will be sustainable, digital and flexible. Our highly skilled colleagues around the world are now preparing for the rapid growth of electric drive systems.
The reorganization envisages that the plants in Kamenz, Brühl (Untertürkheim) and Beijing (China) will produce batteries for the new models based on the MMA and MB.EA platforms. Furthermore, the batteries will also be assembled at the Kölleda site, which is currently involved in the production of conventional and hybrid engines. This establishment will be updated thanks to the contribution of the state of Thuringia which will allow the to bring this factory into the electric age.
The plants in Untertürkheim, Sebes (Romania) and Beijing will produce the electric powertrains for the new models based on the MMA and MB platforms starting from 2024 .IT'S AT. The Untertürkheim factory will double the number of its ability to production reaching one million electric motors per year.
The sites in Hamburg and Untertürkheim will remain the main plants for the assembly of axles and electrical components. Finally, the Mercedes plant in Berlin will occupy the same building. to also produce high-performance electric motors for the future AMG.EA platform starting from the middle of the year. of the decade.
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