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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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Through intelligent connectivity and management of electricity producers, consumers and storage options, we are helping shape the energy grid of the future. Think of our electrified vehicles as mobile power storage units. As mobility becomes increasingly electric, the energy and mobility sectors will grow closer together.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL goes into preproduction; fuel-cell/battery plug-in hybrid powertrain

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The four letters stand for the strategic future pillars of networking (Connected), autonomous driving (Autonomous), flexible use (Shared & Services) and electric drive systems (Electric), which are being systematically further developed and intelligently combined by the company. By means of the 7.2 The charging time is around 1.5

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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

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The lightweight design concept of the VISION EQXX is comprehensive—from the materials used to innovative bionic structures that deliver a favorable power-to-weight ratio. The airpath then connects the high-pressure zone at the front of the vehicle with the low-pressure zones along the top of the hood. Another is the battery.

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