As reported by Reuters , the German concern Daimler is afraid of becoming a victim of increasingly strict environmental requirements in Europe, which are forcing large automakers . The fact is that to Daimler, local laws require each year to reduce the average level of greenhouse gas emissions throughout the fleet of vehicles sold in the region. Mercedes-Benz, while improving its ICE, last year for the first time in ten years could not provide a reduction in emissions - it is assumed that this was due to the growing popularity of crossovers, which are more damaging to the environment than sedans and station wagons .
To avoid penalties, Daimler is now forced to accelerate the introduction of its model line of electric vehicles. Now the concern should release 10 new models of electric vehicles by 2025, but by 2022, as its head explained. To achieve this goal, an investment of 10 billion euros will be required, and this money will be needed earlier than planned. By the way, the US authorities are also oppressing automakers, requiring them to introduce a certain percentage of electric vehicles and hybrids in the range of products offered in the country. Such measures forced to look towards electromobiles even the most conservative-minded manufacturers offering their products on the American market.
By the way, according to the information of the same Reuters , the trade unions at German enterprises Audi are seriously concerned about the fate of workers after the transition to the production of electric vehicles. The fact is that Audi brand plans to assemble its first electric vehicles at the plant in Belgium, and as the share of cars on electric traction grows in the production program, "old German plants" may lose its significance. The trade unions are now seeking clear information from Volkswagen's management on plans to organize the production of electric vehicles in order to avoid cuts and other social upheavals as a result of unavoidable reforms. Until 2020 Audi is obliged to present three serial electric vehicles. The next year will be the release of an e-tron quattro - a crossover with three electric motors, to which a traction battery with a capacity of 95 kWh should be enough to overcome a distance of 500 km without recharging. It is interesting that 50 minutes will be enough to replenish the battery.
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