Mercedes-Benz groundbreaking ceremony for battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Germany

• Innovative mechanical-hydrometallurgical process: Recycling rate increases to more than 96%
• Ramp up: Mechanical dismantling of batteries to begin this year
• Closing the loop: Milestone towards more sustainable raw material sourcing for Mercedes-EQ vehicles
• Carbon neutral: Photovoltaic system and 100% externally purchased green power support balance sheet CO2-neutral plant operation