In an effort to meet tighter emissions standards, Mercedez-Benz is going all in on electric cars. The world’s largest luxury-car maker has embarked on a 10 billion euro project to release 10 new electric vehicles by 2022, three years earlier than a target announced at the Paris auto show in September. The expedited time frame reflects the urgency facing manufacturers as they brace for a shift away from traditional automotive technologies.
From combustion to electric: Mercedes hastens shift away from gas cars
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