Stuttgart, July 8, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz has opened its new eCampus at its Stuttgart-Untertürkheim headquarters, focusing on the future of battery technology. The opening ceremony was attended by German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Robert Habeck, Baden-Württemberg’s Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann, and other high-ranking officials. This new facility aims to be the competence center for the development of innovative high-performance battery cells and new manufacturing processes for future electric vehicles.
The eCampus aims to reduce battery costs by more than 30 percent in the coming years. It will cover the entire field of battery and cell technology, from the development and evaluation of new cell chemistries to industrial-scale cell production, and the testing and certification of complete battery units.
Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, stated, “The opening of the Mercedes-Benz eCampus marks an important step in our sustainable business strategy. The eCampus brings us closer to our goal of playing a leading technological role in electric mobility.”
The new facility emphasizes sustainable construction, featuring recycled concrete, a green roof with photovoltaics, and carbon-neutral operations.
Mercedes-Benz, July 8, 2024
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