Electric drive components for the Powertrain Plants: Key points agreed for future orientation of the Mercedes-Benz plants in Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim
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* Establishing a production and technology network for electric drive components and battery systems
Target pictures describe the transformation of the Mercedes-Benz plants in Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim from their current focus on combustion engine technologies to locations with competence centres for electric drive components, including those for hydrogen-based fuel cell drives, battery technologies and electric drive systems
Strengthening of battery expertise with the establishment of a pilot line for battery cell production in Mannheim
Gaggenau / Kassel / Mannheim - Following intensive talks,
Yaris Pursun, Head of Global Powertrain Operations Daimler Truck: 'Our industry is undergoing a transformation toward CO2-neutral trucks. Since conventional drive systems will also be with us for some years to come, we are focusing the future orientation of our powertrain plants primarily on flexibility, cost-effectiveness and very well-trained employees. This had to be reconciled in our negotiations with the
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Mercedes-Benz plants in Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim expand their competencies
The Mercedes-Benz plant in Gaggenau, which specializes in heavy-duty commercial vehicle transmissions, will develop into a competence centre for electric drive components as well as the assembly of hydrogen-based fuel cell drive components. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Kassel is expanding its current focus on commercial vehicle axles and will become a competence centre for electric drive systems. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim, specialized in commercial verhicle engines, is drawing on the more than 25 years of experience of the
'I am convinced that we will continue to expand our position as the world's leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles with the production and technology network for electric drive components and battery systems and that we will jointly shape the future of the German sites with the key points agreement,' says Yaris Pursun.
Another element of the technology network for electric drive components and battery systems are the so-called innovation laboratories ('InnoLabs'). In addition to the competence centres, these are being set up at all plants. They specialize in innovative production processes, new technologies and products. The aim of the 'InnoLabs' is to close the gap between prototype production and series development. Series start-ups are thus to be prepared with maximum efficiency so that products can be transferred from the prototype phase to series production as quickly as possible. With the 'InnoLab Battery' located at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim,
It is clear from the key points agreement that Daimler Truck will invest substantially in its locations and thus make a clear commitment to
Qualification and further development of the workforce
New processes and procedures are being introduced in the competence centres for the production of components for alternative drive systems. Key factors for high-quality and efficient production are the training and development of the workforce. The aim is to prepare employees for future tasks with a qualification offensive.
Focus on customer needs: Two all-electric drive technologies for every application
In its transformation toward CO2-neutral transportation, Daimler Truck is systematically focusing on two all-electric drive technologies: Battery and hydrogen-based fuel cell. With these, every customer application can be covered with full flexibility in terms of routes - from well-plannable, urban distribution transport to multi-day transports that are difficult to plan. Which solution is used by the customer depends on the specific application.
As the first battery-electric truck, the Mercedes-Benz eActros for routes in distribution transport will go into series production at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Worth in
Green factory: Production will also be CO2-neutral
In addition to the products, the powertrain plants are to become CO2-neutral from 2022, just like all other European Daimler Truck plants. This will be made possible, among other things, by a unique green power concept at
Global production network: The focus on CO2-neutral technologies is being rolled out globally
The sister plant in
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