On August 5, Mercedes-Benz announced that its strategic partnership with CATL New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “CATL”) had reached a new level. The two sides would deepen their cooperation. in the production of electricity. Cooperation in the field of battery technology to jointly develop high-tech battery technology to support the large-scale electrification of the Mercedes-Benz model range.
The content of the agreement between the two parties covers power battery technology in various fields, including the supply of cells and modules for Mercedes-Benz passenger car products, and the supply of battery cells and modules for Mercedes-Benz. Benz light commercial vehicle products provide a comprehensive battery system and will have promising innovative technical indicators. In addition, the agreement also includes the conception CTP (module-free battery pack) provided by CATL for certain projects, which eliminates the need for traditional battery modules and integrates the cells directly into the battery pack.
“We are committed to leading the future of battery technology, and to do so, we will combine our R&D expertise with the strengths of our innovative partners. By integrating advanced battery systems, we will create an exceptional range. charging speed, safety and durability of luxury cars. Cooperation with CATL will help us accelerate the transition to carbon neutrality,” said Markus Schäfer, member of the board of management of Daimler AG, responsible for group research and development. and Chief Operating Officer of Mercedes-Benz AG, said: “CATL will become one of the key suppliers to Mercedes-Benz to deliver the next generation of EQ products in the coming years. »
Left:Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Group R&D and Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG and Chief Operating Officer ?fer)
Right: Dr Zeng Yuqun, founder, president. and CEO of CATL
Dr. Zeng Yuqun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of CATL, said: “Messe Mercedes-Benz is a special and important partner for CATL. We are happy to further expand and improve this cooperation. , which will be beneficial to the future development of both parties. Mercedes-Benz invented the automobile more than 130 years ago and promotes the development of the automobile industry with countless innovative technologies, the combination of its expertise and experience in lithium batteries will become. "An important step in the electrification strategy of both parties. We will cooperate to develop and deliver reliable and competitive electrification solutions. Together, we favorwill be the electrification of global vehicles. "
Through strategic cooperation with CATL, Mercedes.-Benz will promote the development of first-class lithium battery technology, and the research and development results will be applied to Mercedes-Benz among the new models that Mercedes-Benz will launch in the coming years The new purely electric luxury sedan Mercedes-Benz EQS, scheduled to be launched next year, will be equipped with CATL battery modules, which will have a longer range. of 700 kilometers (WLTP standard) and a charging speed twice as fast as current models
Mercedes-Benz is accelerating its “electric first” strategy and CATL will supply it with cells. advanced modules and products that meet carbon-neutral standards. Battery systems, the two sides reached an agreement on carbon-neutral production of battery products earlier this year.e, the two parties have jointly launched a pilot project using blockchain technology, which will make the climate-damaging gases produced and the proportion of recycled raw materials in the battery supply chain more transparent. In the future, both parties will further reduce their overreliance on raw material extraction through battery recycling.
The strategic cooperation between Mercedes-Benz and CATL will further accelerate the industrial development of high-tech battery technology in Germany. As construction of the CATL Thuringia factory advances, CATL establishes and improves its service system in Europe to provide Mercedes-Benz with more competitive products and a more stable battery supply. Mercedes-Benz can purchase batteries from the CATL plant in Thuringia, thereby further increasing the localized supply rate of its supply chain.
Mercedes-Benz focuses on the production of energy-efficient battery systems. In order to remain competitive, Mercedes-Benz purchases power battery cells and battery packs from various partners on the global market. It will continue to build a balanced supplier portfolio and actively deploy power battery production networks around the world. comprises nine factories spread across seven sites on three continents. Source Auto Business Review
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Replacing the battery of a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle requires professional technology and equipment, so it must be replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz repair center.
Mercedes-Benz battery refers to the battery used inin Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles, which generally uses lithium-ion battery technology. The batteries used in Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles are charged via a charger and can travel hundreds of miles when fully charged. The battery life is generally about 8 years, and the specific life is also related to the usage and charging conditions.