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Start of Production for the new EQS SUV at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama

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Mercedes-Benz is exclusively producing the all-electric EQS SUV at its North American passenger vehicle plant. These vehicles rolling off the line is a key step in Mercedes-Benz Cars’ global initiative to produce eight all-electric vehicles at seven sites on three continents this year.

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Volkswagen launches Tennessee Valley Authority collaboration with custom build ID.4 SUVs

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Volkswagen of America is collaborating with the Tennessee Valley Authority as the utility corporation sets a goal of operating a 100% percent electric sedan and SUV fleet by the year 2030. 4 SUVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report. 4 SUVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Mercedes-Benz to set up EV production in US, battery plant; $1B investment in Alabama

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Mercedes-Benz will set up electric vehicle production in the United States. The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at MBUSI (Mercedes-Benz US International), its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility. Final details of the plans are still being worked on in partnership with the State of Alabama.

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Electric Ford Explorer, Kia EV5, made-in-US Genesis EV, battery cost and insurance: Today’s Car News

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Ford reveals an all-electric Explorer. Kia shows a smaller EV5 electric SUV. Genesis is now building its Electrified GV70 EV in Alabama. EV battery packs could create an insurance-cost issue. And Genesis ramps up American-made EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Genesis GV80 luxury electric SUV is coming to take on Tesla Model Y and Porsche Macan EV

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Genesis is set to launch a new luxury mid-size electric SUV, the GV80, that will compete against Tesla’s best-selling Model Y and the Porsche Macan EV. The new EV will roll out shortly after its larger GV90 electric SUV hits the market. Genesis is upping the competition with plans to launch another electric SUV.

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Mercedes breaks ground on US battery factory (Updated)

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—right next door to its SUV factory in Alabama. The move is an indication that the company plans to build its upcoming all-electric EQC electric SUV in Alabama. Mercedes exports many of the SUVs it produces in. Mercedes-Benz broke ground Friday on a new battery factory in the U.S.—right

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Mercedes-Benz launches new battery plant ahead of 2030 all-EV commitment

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Mercedes-Benz has announced the launch of a new battery production plant in Bibb County, Alabama, as the German automaker prepares for a commitment to make all of its vehicles electric by 2030. The EQ family of EVs from Mercedes will spearhead the company’s effort to go all-electric by the end of the decade.