Automotive
December 12, 2022
Mercedes-Benz amps up European plans for EV production after Rivian steps back. Image credit: Mercedes-Benz
By Luxury Daily News Service
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is going forward with its mission to bring electric vehicle factories to Europe after Rivian, an environmental producer of electric vehicles, dropped out of their deal.
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