Mercedes and greener cars starting tomorrow
- Published on 12/12/2025 18:22
Mercedes launches Tomorrow XX, a program aimed at reducing carbon footprint and maximizing the recycling of materials in its vehicles.
Mercedes has introduced Tomorrow XX, a technological program designed to integrate automotive sustainability at every stage of a vehicle’s lifecycle, from design to end-of-life. This program builds on the principles of Design for Environment and Design for Circularity, already applied to the VISION EQXX and CONCEPT AMG GT XX models, and now extends these approaches to the entire product portfolio.
The Tomorrow XX program focuses on reducing the carbon footprint of vehicles, using recycled materials, and promoting a circular economy in the automotive industry. More than 40 components and materials are under research and development, including solutions to improve recyclability, reduce emissions, and encourage the use of secondary materials. Among these innovations are removable headlights, door panels with thermoplastic rivets, and interior modules made from recycled PET.
The hunt for CO2, from plastics to metals
Mercedes is also developing recycled aluminum alloys and low-carbon steel processes, as well as solutions for the sustainable production of electric batteries. The goal: to reduce CO2 emissions related to battery cells by over 70% while increasing the use of recycled materials for cathodes and anodes.
The program also incorporates the management of vehicles at the end of their life, with pilot projects in “urban mining” to recover recyclable materials and close the resource loop. At the same time, Mercedes is developing alternatives to fossil plastics, such as bio-sourced polypropylene, and the chemical recycling of tires to produce high-quality technical components.
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The company finally applies bionic optimization methods (BIONICAST) to reduce material usage while maintaining performance and strength. Tomorrow XX exemplifies the need for manufacturers to combine innovation, material circularity, and CO2 emission reduction. The mobility of tomorrow will only be sustainable with vehicles that are more durable and environmentally friendly.
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This page is translated from the original post "Mercedes et des voitures plus écolos dès demain" in French.
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