Mercedes-Benz & Norsk Hydro Team Up to Slash EV Emissions with Low-Carbon Aluminum
Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Norsk Hydro to cut emissions in electric vehicle (EV) production. The partnership focuses on using low-carbon aluminum, which significantly reduces CO2 output compared to traditional methods.
Norsk Hydro's innovative production process emits only 3 kilograms of CO2 per kilogram of aluminum, a stark contrast to the global average of 16.7 kilograms. This cleaner aluminum will be used in the new electric CLA model, slashing CO2 emissions by approximately 40% compared to its petrol-powered predecessor.
The collaboration aligns with Mercedes' long-term sustainability goals. The automaker views this partnership as a strategic investment that balances environmental responsibility with product quality and customer expectations. Aluminum production contributes around 2% of global CO2 emissions, making the switch to cleaner aluminum a significant step towards reducing emissions by millions of tonnes annually. The global low-carbon aluminum market is projected to grow by 3.7% each year, reaching nearly 28 million tonnes by 2033.
Mercedes is not alone in this transition. Competitors like Volvo, Tesla, and BMW have also started using low-carbon materials. This shift is part of a broader effort across the automotive sector to decarbonize supply chains and meet climate goals.
The Mercedes-Norsk Hydro partnership is a significant stride towards reducing the carbon footprint of EVs. By embracing low-carbon aluminum, Mercedes is not only investing in sustainability but also in the future of its products and the automotive industry as a whole. The company remains committed to making all its passenger cars net carbon neutral by 2039, covering the full life cycle of the vehicles.
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