Mercedes-Benz, with Norsk Hydro, is using aluminium produced via renewable energy and recycling in its EV models, reducing CO₂ emissions by ~40%.
👉 Source: Reuters

Summary:

AARDAL, Norway, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Aluminium made with renewable power and from recycling is helping luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE), opens new tab cut CO2 emissions in the production of its new line of electric vehicles, part of a wider effort to decarbonise operations, executives told Reuters.

Mercedes uses the low-carbon aluminium, developed in partnership with Norwegian metals producer Norsk Hydro (NHY.OL), opens new tab, to make its new electric CLA model.

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https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/mercedes-cuts-evs-environment-footprint-with-low-carbon-aluminium-2025-09-29/?utm_