Mercedes-Benz taps Sila to produce next-gen anodes for upcoming EQG electric G-Wagon

Building off its 2019 investment in battery materials company Sila, Mercedes-Benz announced a supply agreement to incorporate the former’s silicon anode chemistry into batteries to offer extended range to the upcoming G-Class which includes an electric G-Wagon.

Mercedes-Benz is a household name synonymous with autos, especially as the German automaker proclaims itself as “the inventor of the automobile.” As more and more countries and its drivers shift toward electrified options, Mercedes has followed suit with its EQ line of EVs, delivering the quality and luxury the automaker is celebrated for, but with zero emissions.