The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX in the wind tunnel.

Development.

Networked, updateable and efficient over the entire life cycle: Mercedes-Benz is consistently pushing ahead with the development of electrified, software-defined vehicles with new drive-flexible and electric platforms.

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.

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 Aerodynamics at Mercedes-Benz.

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

Our development work is guided by a clear goal: to create technologies that move people while protecting the environment and conserving resources.

Completely new steering feel and superior control with virtually no effort required.

Steer-by-wire becomes reality in the new EQS.

Just a few months after its market launch, the new EQS will be available with steer-by-wire technology. As the first German car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz will thus offer a production vehicle with this technology.

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 The MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO in the CLA.

MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO.

Mercedes-Benz presents the next generation of the MB. DRIVE technology.

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 Total distance covered: 1,205 km without recharging. Remaining range: 137 km.

Solid-state battery covers 1,205 km.

Mercedes-Benz sets new benchmarks in electric mobility with an extraordinary demonstration drive, impressively showcasing the potential and everyday usability of a future battery technology. A lightly modified EQS test vehicle was used for the journey, equipped with a lithium-metal solid-state battery.

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 Mercedes-Benz Experimental-Charging-Vehicle.

ELF experimental charging vehicle.

With its focus on local CO₂-free driving, intelligent charging and holistic resource conservation, Mercedes-Benz is making the case for sustainable innovation with its ELF experimental charging vehicle.

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Careers in research and development.

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

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