Peter Lyon
December 15, 2025
Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled the Tomorrow XX technology program as a driver of innovation in support of the company’s sustainability objectives. It leverages the same holistic, multi-disciplinary approach successfully demonstrated with VISION EQXX and CONCEPT AMG GT XX.
Now, for the first time, an XX technology program extends across the entire product portfolio. Tomorrow XX focuses on decarbonization, resource use and circularity from the start of the design phase to the end of a vehicle’s lifecycle. It aims to maximize the benefits of the brand’s Design for Environment and Design for Circularity principles, regardless of model line or drivetrain.
In partnership with suppliers, institutions and start-ups, Mercedes-Benz is pushing the limits of what is technically achievable to develop new solutions and bring these to series production. The exhibit unveiled today showcases more than 40 components and materials that serve as examples of what is already being achieved or demonstrating potential. The Tomorrow XX technology program will continue to grow and expand as further innovations demonstrate real-world potential in line with the brand’s strict standards.
Board member Olaf Schick said, “There can be no doubt that the overriding goal for all our products is to excite our customers while decarbonizing the automobile, driving down resource use and growing the circular economy. Innovation is a key route to achieving this and Tomorrow XX makes clear the huge strides we are taking. Together with our suppliers and partners, we are leading the way and embedding sustainability deep into our operational business and along the entire supply chain.”
The Tomorrow XX technology program pursues a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach. Mercedes-Benz development experts work closely with partners along the entire value chain, including recycling companies and start-ups. The aim is to put all components and materials under the microscope – from the battery to the bodyshell and from interior equipment to trim elements. Even materials hidden from view such as insulation are closely examined. According to Mercedes, every kilogram of CO2 is scrutinized and questioned: Which components need to be redesigned to be easily dismantled, repair and recycle? Which materials need to be changed, recombined or replaced to reduce CO2 emissions, use fewer resources and be recyclable? Which primary materials can already be replaced today by recycled materials?
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In Kuppenheim (southern Germany), Mercedes-Benz is accelerating the construction of its own in-house pilot recycling plant for batteries to completely close the material loop. The facility is currently in the research and development phase, with the target of establishing a forward-looking and sustainable solution for battery recycling.
