Mercedes-Benz sets new 2049 net zero goal

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German carmaker unveils revisions to long-term climate goals, including new individual targets for emissions from production, vehicle use, and value chains

Mercedes-Benz has updated its climate targets, as it dropped its previous ambition of making its fleet of new passenger cars fully carbon neutral by 2039. The German carmaker said this week it will...

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