Mercedes will favor EVs over e-fuel combustion cars, CEO Kallenius says

Mercedes EQS charging — Future Mercedes cars will be electric-only like its flagship EQS, shown. (Mercedes-Benz AG - Global Commun)

April 25, 2023 09:57 AM

BERLIN -- Mercedes-Benz will favor "technically superior" electric motors over combustion engines powered by e-fuels, CEO Ola Kallenius told a German newspaper.

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