Mercedes-Benz to build its own production and E-Class fuel-cell vehicles

Mercedes-Benz has announced today that it will set up its own production of fuel cell stacks in Canada.

The development and production for one of the key components of fuel cell powered electric vehicles in Vancouver, British Columbia. To consolidate our leading position in the field of alternative drive systems, we are ensuring direct access to the key technologies involved.

The decision was made to create and build a new production facility under the aegis of Mercedes-Benz Canada as the logical next step of Daimler’s successful cooperation with partners in Vancouver. Following a graduated test and commissioning phase, small-series production of next-generation fuel cell stacks will commence as of 2013. Apart from delivering a higher output and efficiency, these fuel cell stacks excel with their compact construction. This next generation fuel cell stack will also be suitable for use in sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or E-Class.

Construction of a facility designed for the production of stacks for fuel cell vehicles will begin immediately in a 2000 square metre space in a new Burnaby location. Completion of the production facilities is scheduled for early 2012.

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