Mercedes-Benz and American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian agreed to work together for large production, pure electric truck. The strategy aims to cut development and production costs for both companies with the first models created from the partnership launching in 2025.
This is not the first time a German manufacturer has teamed up with an American company to co-produce electric commercial vehicles Ford and Volkswagen used to partner since 2018.
Mercedes says the new partnership will produce at least two large trucks, one based on Mercedes’ VAN.EA (Vans Electric Architecture) platform and the other based on the fifth-generation Light Van platform. two by Rivian (RLV).
RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian, said of the announcement: “We are delighted to be partnering with Mercedes ‑ Benz on this project. Mercedes Benz is one of the most famous and respected automotive companies in the world, and we believe that working together to produce truly superior electric trucks not only benefits our customers. me but also for the planet. “
Talking more about this, Mathias Geisen, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans said: “Mercedes-Benz Vans has had extensive experience in the production and launch of eVans since 2010. We are now accelerating the transformation. to the category of all-electric products. From 2025 on, all of our trucks based on the new VAN.EA architecture will run solely on electricity. I am delighted that as part of this transformation, we are now partnering with Rivian – a dynamic and inspiring partner with a strong technology position. “
Mercedes is available eVito control panel valve, eSprintereVito Tourer and EQV make the electric truck stable. Soon there will be new additions with eCitan, EQT and the second-generation eSprinter – due out in 2023. However, that eSprinter’s lifespan could be cut short, as the upcoming VAN.EA architecture will launch a similarly sized van. in 2025.
Mercedes says the new truck production facility will be electric-only and will be based on the existing Mercedes ‑ Benz facility in Europe.
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