Mercedes-Benz EV Challenges Tesla with Launch of 'Vision EQXX'

In a strongest challenge to Elon Musk's Tesla in the electric vehicle (EV) market, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its long-range 'Vision EQXX' concept car that travelled over 1,000 kms on a fully charged battery -- longest-ever distance covered by an EV on a single charge to date. According to the automaker, the journey from Germany to the south of France started in cold and rainy conditions, and was undertaken at regular road speeds, including prolonged fast-lane cruising at up to 140 km/hour. According to the company, the lightweight design concept of the VISION EQXX is comprehensive -- from the materials used to innovative bionic structures that deliver a favorable power-to-weight ratio. The car has sustainable carbon-fiber-sugar composite material used for the upper part of the battery, which is also used in Formula 1, and the rear floor manufactured using an aluminum casting process. For identifying opportunities for carbon fiber in the global automotive market: growth trends, forecast and competitive analysis, please visit https://www.lucintel.com/carbon-fiber-in-automotive-market.aspx