Mercedes-Benz to Use 75% Recycled Aluminum in Next-Gen Large EVs

Published: Jul 31, 2026 19:41

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Mercedes-Benz will become the first automaker in Europe to use Hydro Circal recycled aluminum in series-production models, which will be its next-generation large EVs. The new material contains at least 75% post-consumer recycled aluminum, while the aluminum semis currently supplied by Hydro have a recycled content of around 25%.

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