Mercedes-Benz has delayed a short-term objective on its path to becoming a full fledged electric vehicle producer. It specifically refers to the goal established almost two years ago that by 2025, sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles should make up 50% of all vehicle sales.
By the middle of the decade, the manufacturer hopes to continue achieving this interim objective; however, according to Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius at the group’s annual general meeting on Wednesday, “the middle of the decade means 2026.” Mercedes-Benz is delaying the milestone by at least a year as a result.
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