Mercedes-Benz is expanding and developing its own engines for electrified models.

Mercedes-Benz employees, in line with the strategy of electrifying their vehicles, in which they foresee that by 2025 half of their models will be 100% electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, have decided to take the reins in the production of engines. an important step to get out of outsourcing.

This was stated at the time by Markus Schäfer, head of technology at Daimler, in statements to the media. automobilewhere he emphasized that the purpose of the prestigious company is to control the entire development process and the overall production of the electric motor, battery and power electronics.

Components for current Mercedes-Benz models are supplied by external suppliers such as ZF and Valeo-Siemens.

Step forward in technology

According to the advances unveiled by the German giant, the new in-house developed integral powertrain is the one featured in the new Concept Vision EQXX, a performance car similar to the Gran Turismo sports car that is the brand’s credit card thanks to its impressive performance. technologies.

The transmission used by Mercedes in its own production requires half the installation space, is about a third lighter and has excellent efficiency.

In addition, with the technology contribution enabled, it can consume 10 kWh every 100 kilometers, which significantly reduces the current consumption of all electric vehicles on the market that exceed 15 kWh/100 km.

Similarly, Mercedes plans to produce high-performance axial electric motors developed in collaboration with Yasa, a British company acquired by Daimler.

Investments in this project over the next two years will amount to more than 10 million euros. It is worth noting that when six years have passed since the beginning of the transition period from diesel to electric, Mercedes will pay more than 100 million euros.

In this sense, for the German company, as electrification becomes part of the vehicle offering, the manufacturer continues to adjust its requirements in terms of production and supply.

Finally, it stands out that one of the hotspots for discussion is the worldwide expansion of electrical transmission capacity due to the ongoing rapid electrification.

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