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Mercedes-Benz Vans has commenced series production of the electric VLE at its Vitoria plant in Spain.<\/p>\n

The new VLE is the first Mercedes-Benz vehicle to be based on the new modular Van Architecture, which will underpin the brand\u2019s entire van portfolio.<\/p>\n

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The VLE offers up to eight seats and a claimed range of over 700 km, with 800V technology and ultra-fast charging.<\/p>\n

Mercedes-Benz said extensive investments in bodyshop, paint shop and assembly areas have produced a flexible, multi-powertrain production line at Vitoria, with the V-Class, Vito and eVito continuing throughout the transformation.<\/p>\n

The plant has operated carbon-neutral on balance since 2022, using renewable electricity, geothermal energy and waste heat, and approximately 5,000 employees completed more than 160 training programmes to prepare for the ramp-up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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