A multibillion dollar market by 2029, fuel cells can be a complementary technology in all those EV applications where batteries are too costly, too slow, or just not the right fit, a UK-based research company, IDTechEx Research, has concluded in a new report titled: ‘Fuel Cell Vehicles 2019-2029’. Fuel cells are commercially successful in stationary applications…
Since its introduction in 2014, the current Mercedes-Benz Vito has continued to position itself as a pacesetter in the mid-size van segment and in the transport industry. The mid-size van, born from Mercedes-Benz’s boldest genes has become an active part of the ‘Mercedes-Benz vans goes global’ business unit strategy which was in response to the…
It was at the 2016 Paris Motor Show that Mercedes‑Benz first presented its new product and technology brand for electromobility. The EQC (combined power consumption: 22.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km, provisional figures)1 is the first Mercedes-Benz vehicle to be launched under the EQ brand. With its seamless, clear design and colour highlights typical…
DR NA JIAO Batteries are the most expensive component of an electric car. Upon retirement, the electric vehicle batteries could still retain 70-80% of their initial capacity. Recycling the retired batteries is still at a cost today and entails extra energy and potential pollution. In the meanwhile, more and more companies are exploring how to…
