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Daimler Says Its Plug-in and EV Programs Are on Schedule
Daimler AG, refuting a new report to the contrary, says the new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles it is developing remain on schedule.
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Daimler AG, refuting a new reports to the contrary, says the new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles it is developing remain on schedule.
The newspaper reports that the EQC crossover will arrive at dealerships in Germany a year from now, several months later than originally planned. The report says the hybrid S-Class, had been expected to debut a year sooner.
But a spokesman tells Reuters, “There are no delays.” He says the carmaker hasn’t yet announced launch dates for either model.
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