Mercedes plant to make batteries, electric motors after 113 years of engines

Mercedes-Benz EQ electric car concept  [photo: Axel Harries]The first vehicle in history considered to be an automobile was the Benz Motorwagen of 1885. It was also the first vehicle from an automaker that has been around for the duration of the industry: we know it today as Mercedes-Benz. In other words, the company has been building cars for 132 years. DON'T MISS: Mercedes to launch 10 electric cars by...