India, Oct. 10 -- The Mercedes EV - the EQC - is representative not just of a paradigm shift in the automotive industry as a whole, but also at the Stuttgart manufacturer specifically.

The Benz Patent-Motorwagen, designed and built by Karl Benz in the late 19th century, is widely regarded as the first production automobile powered by an internal combustion engine. So, to say that Mercedes-Benz has a rich history would be a bit of an understatement!

The baggage of legacy, however, can be tough to shed - especially when the ground is literally shifting beneath you, as is the case with the automotive industry at present, which is reconsidering its place in society as a whole, as well searching for the most suitable propulsion source going fo...