Emerging Technology

Mercedes and Momenta, a Chinese ADAS company, are planning a $75 million deal

Key takeaways Momenta’s technology will be fully integrated into four forthcoming Mercedes-Benz cars as the company looks to expand in China. Early next year, Momenta is expected to go public, and the German company is well-positioned to be a major investor. In 2017, Mercedes made its first-ever investment in a Chinese business by supporting its […]

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Early I-Pace Models Are Recalled by Jaguar Because of the Risk of Battery Fire

Key takeaways Nearly 3,000 2019 I-Pace EVs are being recalled by Jaguar because of the possibility of high-voltage batteries burning. The fire threat was not completely reduced by previous software updates and recalls. Production of the I-Pace will end in December 2024 when Jaguar transitions to a new premium EV portfolio. Nearly 3,000 2019 I-Pace […]

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Mercedes is developing solar panel surfaces to increase EV range by 7,500 miles

Key Takeaways It is possible to apply an active photovoltaic surface to a car’s exterior. There are no hazardous substances or rare earth elements in solar paint. According to Mercedes, brake integration with the electric drive unit is another project in the works. Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled a variety of technology that its “futurists” had been […]