Innovation.

How we understand and live innovation at Mercedes-Benz.

The VISION EQXX technology programme has already provided a clear preview of efficiency in the forthcoming electric and digital age. However, the journey into the future continues: Mercedes-Benz is constantly researching new technologies to shape the mobility of tomorrow. The company is providing exclusive insights into ongoing research activities aimed at automotive progress far beyond the current period of transformation – innovations for a completely new era of mobility. This includes the development of ground-breaking technologies for a better quality of life and road safety, for more climate protection and resource conservation and for more digital experiences that are hyper-personalised and extend far beyond the vehicle.

Research.

Pioneering spirit has been part of Mercedes-Benz DNA for almost 140 years. Through countless innovations, the company has continuously paved the way for the development of individual mobility.

The vehicle as an electricity generator.

Mercedes-Benz is researching a new type of solar modules that could be seamlessly applied to the bodywork of electric vehicles – similar to a wafer-thin layer of paste.

More on the vehicle as electricity generator

Research into innovative biotechnology materials.

Mercedes-Benz is increasingly focusing on the use of secondary materials and renewable raw materials in its vehicles.

More on innovative biotechnology materials

Hyper-personalised customer experience through AR and MR.

Test and Technology Center in Immendingen: Consolidation of worldwide vehicle testing in one location.

Immendingen Test Center: New light testing centre.

With the new, state-of-the-art light testing centre, designed for versatile use, Mercedes-Benz is once again expanding the diverse testing capabilities of the Global Proving Ground Immendingen.

Aerodynamics at Mercedes-Benz.

Aerodynamic optimisation offers a wide range of advantages in everyday driving: more range, more comfort and more safety. We have a long tradition of aerodynamic record values and modern measuring equipment.

Aerodynamics Overview

Above and beyond the legal requirements: An EQA and an EQS SUV collided head-on with a 50 percent overlap in a real-life accident scenario, each travelling at 56 km/h.

Safety.

Mercedes-Benz is inventor of modern vehicle safety – and remains a pioneer in the field to this day.

Safety Overview

Visions.

Our design strives to combine timeless aesthetics with pioneering innovation and cutting-edge technology. Every line, every surface is carefully designed to not only optimize aerodynamics and performance, but also to create a distinctive brand identity.

CONCEPT AMG GT XX – a New Dimension of Performance.

Pioneering technology programme offers insight into the first series-production model based on AMG.EA high performance architecture.

To the CONCEPT AMG GT XX

The orange and black gullwing doors make the sports car a design icon.

Vision One-Eleven.

The Progressive interpretation of a 70s brand icon.

VISION EQXX - the future of efficiency.

With the VISION EQXX research prototype, Mercedes-Benz is taking electric range and efficiency to a completely new level.

Collaboration.

At Mercedes-Benz, partnerships are a key driver of innovation and shaping the future of mobility. We see strategic collaborations as the key to pushing technological boundaries and developing sustainable solutions.

Mercedes-Benz collaborates with the University of Waterloo to help seed, grow and harvest research in the field of neuromorphic computing

Open innovation activities in Canada expanded.

Mercedes-Benz and the Ontario government through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) establish incubators to foster startup creation, startup scouting and automotive innovation in Ontario, Canada.

STARTUP AUTOBAHN.

Careers in research and development.

Current job profiles and information about our working world in research and development.

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Technology that cares.

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