Mercedes-Benz taps hydrogen steel pioneer SSAB to help build greener cars

Michael Holder
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Credit: Mercedes-Benz / SSAB
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Credit: Mercedes-Benz / SSAB

German car giant aiming to ensure all its passenger vehicles are 'carbon neutral' across value chain by 2039 at the latest

Mercedes-Benz has become the latest major carmaker to attempt to source low carbon steel to help manufacture its vehicles, this week announcing a partnership with steelmaker SSAB, one of the leading firms...

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