Mercedes-Benz Group AG recently delivered strong results in fiscal year 2021 (ending December 31, 2021) and in 2021, the Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles segment achieved an adjusted sales margin of 12.7% for the full year, thanks to a good product mix, stable net pricing, continuously improved cost efficiency and a well-performing used car business. Since 2019, the Mercedes-Benz passenger car segment has reduced fixed costs by 16 percent, while bicycle turnover has increased by 26 percent, averaging €49,800 per vehicle.
"2021 is a year of strategic progress for Mercedes-Benz. There are three figures that illustrate the full pace of our transformation: sales of high-end car series increased by 30%, electric vehicle deliveries of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles increased significantly by 64%, and our adjusted EBITDA increased by 105%. Ola K llenius, chairman of the board of directors of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, said, "With a clear year-round development path, we are full of confidence in 2022." In addition to our continued focus on cost efficiency and supply chain management, our strategic focus will be to continue to increase investment in pure electric models, accelerate the implementation of our plans in the automotive software field, and continue to promote the growth of the luxury car business. ”
It is reported that in order to accelerate the transformation and innovation, from 2022 to 2030, Mercedes-Benz's investment in the pure electric vehicle product level will exceed 70 billion euros, investing a lot of financial tilt. At the same time, the company will further pursue the goal of carbon neutrality in the overall value chain. In the future, in cooperation with suppliers, Mercedes-Benz will require decarbonization of the production process of automotive components and the inclusion of relevant clauses on carbon reduction targets in contracts with suppliers.
Kang Linsong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Daimler AG and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mercedes-Benz AG, said: "The only way to achieve 'carbon neutrality' is innovation, including innovation at the product level, the use of green energy, but also innovation at the supply chain level. ”
As the first batch of new generation pure electric vehicle models released by the Mercedes-EQ family, the launch of the new models also accelerates the landing of the "total electric" strategy in the "Year of Mercedes-EQ" and anchors the future of sustainable luxury travel. The new EQA pure electric SUV and EQB pure electric SUV are equipped with front and rear dual motors, providing 3 different energy recovery modes, providing abundant power and superior handling performance under the blessing of the 4MATIC intelligent timely four-wheel drive system.
From the previous "electric first" to "fully electric" transformation, Mercedes-Benz's "Vision 2039" for carbon neutrality has progressed for two full years. According to the plan, by 2022, Mercedes-Benz will provide pure electric models in all market segments it serves, and take the lead in Europe to achieve carbon neutrality in vehicle production, in Germany, almost all factories will use 100% electricity from renewable resources; from 2025, all newly released model architectures will be pure electric platforms, and each of its models will provide users with pure electric version options; by 2030, electric models will account for more than half of new car sales; by 2039, We will strive to achieve carbon neutrality in our lineup of new vehicles.