Hacker News with Generative AI: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz tests solid-state battery with 620-mile range (autocar.co.uk)
Mercedes-Benz is testing a solid-state battery that could unlock a range of more than 620 miles on a single charge, with the first production car to use it scheduled to hit roads before the end of the decade.

Electric Vehicles, Batteries, Automotive Industry, Mercedes-Benz

3 points by zfg 15 days ago | 0 comments

1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Kompressor [video] (youtube.com)

Cars, Vintage Cars, Mercedes-Benz

74 points by doener 65 days ago | 22 comments

Mercedes allowed to drive autonomously up to 95 km/h (Level 3) (heise.de)
German Federal Motor Transport Authority permits Mercedes-Benz to drive correspondingly equipped S-Class and EQS models autonomously on highways up to 95 km/h.

Autonomous Vehicles, Germany, Technology, Regulations, Mercedes-Benz

6 points by wedesoft 81 days ago | 0 comments

Mercedes spends $8bn/year on R&D (caranddriver.com)
The automaker spends billions every year on frankly exotic R&D, looking to optimize everything from braking to color customization to the supply of battery power in its future cars.

Automotive, Mercedes-Benz, Electric Vehicles

58 points by t23 105 days ago | 104 comments

Mercedes testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road 'in a few months' (electrek.co)
Mercedes-Benz is doubling down on solid-state EV batteries with ultra-long range and fast charging capabilities for its next-gen vehicles. With two partners accelerating development, Mercedes is on track to begin testing EVs with solid-state batteries in just a few months.

Electric Vehicles, Batteries, Mercedes-Benz, Automotive

19 points by harambae 177 days ago | 6 comments

Mercedes, Factorial unveil solid-state battery that can extend EV range by 80% (electrek.co)
Mercedes is getting new all-solid-state EV batteries for its next-gen models. Developed with Factorial, its new all-solid-state battery “breakthrough” can extend EV range by up to 80%.

Electric Vehicles, Batteries, Mercedes-Benz

7 points by peutetre 179 days ago | 2 comments

Mercedes-Benz high-power charging goes large at Starbucks (electrek.co)

Electric Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Starbucks, Charging Infrastructure

22 points by peutetre 234 days ago | 62 comments

Mercedes EQXX Record Drive: Riyadh to Dubai Single Charge 1000+ km Range [video] (youtube.com)

Electric Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Range, Sustainability, Travel

21 points by teleforce 294 days ago | 24 comments

Mercedes unveils 2025 electric G-Class, with 4 motors and tank turns (electrek.co)

Electric Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, SUVs, Technology, Automotive

20 points by peutetre 318 days ago | 13 comments