Mercedes-Benz Berlin Plant to Produce Electric Engines for Hybrids

As part of Daimler’s overall strategy of actively shaping sustainable mobility, the Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin will begin production of transmission-integrated electric engine for Mercedes-Benz hybrid vehicles in 2012.

The Berlin plant currently produces V6 and V8 diesel engines and V12 biturbo engines for the Mercedes-Benz and Maybach brands.

The electrification of the drive system will play an important part in mobility in the future. The Berlin plant already has a wealth of expertise… (read more)