Mercedes Boss: Internal Combustion Engines Will Remain on Offer for at Least 15 More Years
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The transition to electric cars will be significantly slower than often assumed, according to the Mercedes-Benz boss. He said combustion engines should remain part of the automaker's offering for at least another ten to fifteen years.
DESPITE its focus on electric vehicles, Mercedes-Benz is not giving up on combustion engines. CEO Ola Källenius confirmed that petrol and diesel models will remain on offer for at least another 10 to 15 years.
"Again 10 to 15 Years Old": Mercedes Does Not Believe in a Rapid Disappearance of the Thermal Engine
In Pune, India, Ola Källenius claims that the Mercedes thermal engine is not close to shutting down. Between the European deadline of 2035 and customer realities, the brand plays the watch.
Chairman Ola Källenius makes it clear that a total transformation towards electromobility will require up to 25 years.
The head of the German company, Ola Källenius, estimates that the transition to electric mobility will take decades. Mercedes continues to invest in thermal engines, even keeping diesels in its plans
The CEO Källenius believes that petrol and diesel engines will last at least 10 years and will be alongside more and more electric models
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