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Mercedes tech boss expects B-class EV to top BMW i3, others

Thomas Weber says the Mercedes B-class EV beats competitors on cargo space while also offering a range of 200km.
October 11, 2013 05:00 AM
Meet the r&d boss

Name: Thomas Weber

Title: Daimler Board Member for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development

Age: 59

Main challenge: Making Mercedes a leader in the premium electric and compact car segments.

Daimler r&d chief Thomas Weber believes that the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive will outpace the BMW i3 and other competitors in the fast-growing niche for battery-powered vehicles. He also sees opportunities for Mercedes to expand the S-class range. Weber spoke with Matthias Krust, a reporter at Automotive News Europe sister publication Automobilwoche.

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