Mercedes-Benz wants to invest more in combustion engine technology

Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz, the world's oldest car manufacturer, has big plans for the future. Despite the strong focus on electric vehicles and digital transformation, the group plans to invest more in high-tech combustion engines. Investments in the double-digit billions range are scheduled to be spent primarily in Mercedes' home city of Baden-Württemberg. Mercedes has already announced its desire to rely exclusively on electric cars starting in 2030. However, this goal has become more distant. in BW24 Read, Why Mercedes-Benz wants to invest more in combustion engine technology and what this means for the group's electrification strategy.

Mercedes-Benz had already announced at the end of 2022 its desire to convert its most important engine factories to electric power starting in 2024..