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Mercedes Benz unveils electric G-class at Beijing Auto Show
Mercedes Benz has chosen China, its largest market, to unveil its groundbreaking pure electric vehicle and advance its electrification strategy.
Markus Schafer, Mercedes Chief Technology Officer (CTO), said the company was dedicated to making more sustainable products.
He stressed the sheer size of the Chinese market as its reason for choosing the ongoing Beijing Auto Show for the debut showcase of its electrified G-class 4×4 SUV.
“China is our biggest market, our most important market. And secondly, Mercedes decided to go all electric with our fleet going into the next years and [it’s] very, very important to provide customers access to an electric G wagon next to the combustion engine cart, so this is an iconic model, very important for the company. And we are so pleased to offer it now electrically,” said Schafer.
The CTO said Mercedes Benz plans to increase its investment in China by expanding crucial Research and Development activities.