The automaker’s supervisory board said it was “unanimously resolved” to give its full support to Diess’s reform strategy, in particular the orientation of the company toward electromobility and digitalization.
Zoox unveils autonomous taxi for future ride-hailing service
The self-driving startup acquired by Amazon is one of several companies racing to put fully autonomous vehicles on the road, an effort that’s taking longer than anticipated.
Mercedes Ala. plant to build 2 EVs as part of global push
The EQS and EQE utility vehicles will be built at the automaker’s plant in Vance, Ala., starting in 2022. The electric models will be built on the same lines with conventional and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Ban on gasoline-only vehicles could jump-start Japan's EV bid
The nation is considering phasing out the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles by the mid-2030s. Such a move could unleash Japanese hybrid makers such as Toyota and boost electric car hopefuls such as Nissan.