Mercedes reinvents the experimental C111 as an all-electric stunner

Mercedes-Benz has revived one of its great experimental vehicles, reinterpreting the gorgeously wedged C111 as a modern-day gull-winged supercar. Instead of exploring Wankels and turbos, the new Vision One-Eleven dives deeper into the worlds of all-ele… Continue reading Mercedes reinvents the experimental C111 as an all-electric stunner

Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e gets PHEV right

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a popular SUV thanks to its good looks and high amount of luxury for the price paid. For 2024, Mercedes changed a few things for the GLE including big interior updates, an upgrade to its infotainment system, and styling changes… Continue reading Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e gets PHEV right

Mercedes-Benz lays course for more electric camper vans and MPVs

Mercedes was one of the very first automakers out of the gate with an electric camper van, and it’s revealed two different e-camper packages and a capable 250-mile (402-km) forthcoming eSprinter that promises to make a solid RV base vehicle. It plans t… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz lays course for more electric camper vans and MPVs

Nano-composite silicon anode promises EV range boost & 10-min charging

We’ve been covering the exploration and development of silicon battery anodes for well over a decade, but most of the breakthroughs have come at laboratory level. The past few years have seen the technology moving toward commercialization, and Silicon … Continue reading Nano-composite silicon anode promises EV range boost & 10-min charging

Mercedes’ new 250-mile eSprinter ready to power US electric van life

The all-new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is here, and it’s coming to North America for the first time later this year, bringing up to 249 miles of electric range along with it. Part of Mercedes-Benz Van’s plan to electrify its entire lineup, the new eSprint… Continue reading Mercedes’ new 250-mile eSprinter ready to power US electric van life

Review: Mercedes-Benz EQ Series brings German electrification

Mercedes began introducing its EQ line of electric vehicles with the EQS sedan, which was followed quickly by the smaller EQE sedan and the EQB small crossover. All three share a common platform and Mercedes-Benz says there are more models to come. We’… Continue reading Review: Mercedes-Benz EQ Series brings German electrification

Mercedes EQT tiny camper concept teases brilliant e-RVing future

Mercedes-Benz is now working to expand its electric vehicle family into its Marco Polo camper van line. It opened 2022 with an upfitted EQV camper van, and it closes out the year with the all-new Concept EQT Marco Polo. The pop-up concept mini-camper s… Continue reading Mercedes EQT tiny camper concept teases brilliant e-RVing future

Driverless parking service begins commercial operation at Stuttgart Airport

Back in 2019, Bosch and Mercedes were granted a special permit for an automated parking system operated without human supervision. Now the partnership has been given the official nod to operate Level 4 automated valet parking on a commercial basis.Cont… Continue reading Driverless parking service begins commercial operation at Stuttgart Airport