60 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/profile/history-1/50years/events/50-reasons-why/mercedes-benz-plant-bremen The page presents in the context of the exhibition 50 reasons WHY on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the University of Bremen, the site presents individual areas that have decisively shaped the University of Bremen over the past 50 years. en University of Bremen Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:17:58 +0100 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:17:58 +0100 University of Bremen content-377655 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:02:55 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/profile/history-1/50years/events/50-reasons-why/mercedes-benz-plant-bremen#c377655 <p><strong>HERE’S WHY</strong> - After the foundation of the plant was laid in Sebaldsbrück over 80 years ago, Mercedes-Benz automobiles have been produced there since 1978. Since then, the site has permanently changed. With a sense of passion and artisanal perfection, the staff there works for customers around the world. The plant was the pioneer of the new generation of all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz with the EQC. This path toward alternative drive systems is systematically being pursued, setting the course for the future of automotive engineering in Bremen. </p> Content content-377656 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:02:55 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/profile/history-1/50years/events/50-reasons-why/mercedes-benz-plant-bremen#c377656 <p><strong>HERE’S WHY</strong> - Automobile production is undergoing the greatest transformation in its history, and environmentally friendly manufacturing and electromobility are key factors. Lightweight materials for the automotive industry were developed in a cooperation with the university spanning a number of years. Due to their lower weight, for example, compared to steel and their recyclability, they are becoming increasingly important. In the project “Thermoplastische Faserkunststoffverbunde” (Thermoplastic Fiber Composites), prototypes for interior door components were produced whose suitability is now being tested for series production.</p> Content