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

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The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at MBUSI (Mercedes-Benz US International), its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility. In addition, a battery plant will also be built near the existing passenger-car plant ensuring availability of advanced technology for future generations of Mercedes-Benz vehicles built in the US.

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New Mercedes-Benz GLE features 48V active suspension system

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At a later stage a plug-in hybrid variant with a particularly long range will be added to the drive portfolio. E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL has a 48 V operating voltage and is available as optional equipment for engine variants with six and more cylinders. Driving assistance systems take another step forward with Active Stop-and-Go Assist.

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Plug In 2008

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T he Plug in 2008 National PHEV Conference in San Jose by most accounts was a big success. Here's one of the announcements that came out of the conference : EPRI, GM, 34 Utilities Collaborate to Advance Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles PALO ALTO, Calif. The entire PHEV environmental assessment is available on the EPRI website.

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Honda includes stop-start system in new 2016 Honda Pilot for improved fuel economy, new 9-speed

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The new Pilot will be available in front-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations and will feature a completely new Honda all-wheel-drive system. Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The 2016 Pilot features a new 3.5-liter, Reducing pumping losses in active cylinders.

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Sneak Preview: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

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The grille, now closed-off as air flow to a radiator is not needed, has an attractive grid pattern with a hidden door on the right front where the charge cord is plugged-in. Pricing and Availability. Pricing has not been announced and availability will be sometime in early 2023. Power and Powering-Up. Welcoming Interior.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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A major step to becoming a leader offering luxury EVs, Genesis started production in February 2023 of the Electrified GV70 in Montgomery, Alabama. Utilizing both 400 and 800 volt charging, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh).