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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company to meet the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 system for conditionally automated driving. With the approval of the authorities, we have now achieved a breakthrough: We are the first manufacturer to put conditionally automated driving into series production in Germany.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Following the market launch of the eActros 300/400 for heavy-duty distribution in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is not only consistently pushing ahead with the introduction of further battery electric models for this and the coming years, but also focusing on even more diversity and flexibility in applications for the eActros itself.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

The Mercedes-Benz powertrain plants in Germany are starting production of key components for the battery-powered eActros heavy-duty truck. These components will be used for the series production of the eActros, which will begin at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth on 7 October 2021. A completely assembled pack is almost 2.20

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JANUARY 6, 2023

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a global high-power charging network across North America, Europe, China and other key markets. The aim is to have the full network in place before the end of the decade, when Mercedes-Benz intends to go all-electric wherever market conditions allow.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The electric luxury model EQS and the business saloon EQE kicked things off – now Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrids of the current generation are also being equipped with Plug & Charge in combination with the Mercedes me connect service, Mercedes me Charge.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is teasing the next generation of its user experience ahead of the official reveal it has scheduled for CES 2024. The proprietary Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) is said to boast a voice assistant that uses artificial intelligence and more space for screens than ever before.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz and ProLogium , a developer of solid-state batteries ( earlier post ), have signed a technology cooperation agreement to develop next-generation battery cells. Mercedes-Benz will also make a high double-digit million euro investment in ProLogium. Logithium tech licensing is now open to SSB manufacturing customers.

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JULY 25, 2018

With collaboration between German and Chinese companies accelerating in the areas of automated driving and intelligent connected vehicles, Daimler and Baidu recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their Sino-German cooperation in these strategic fields.

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OCTOBER 4, 2016

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced new collaborations with AT&T and Microsoft Corporation with the goal of delivering further enhancements to its Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle services. With about 400 000 connected vehicles worldwide, Daimler Trucks is by far the industry leader in connectivity.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Rocsys, the first provider of autonomous charging solutions powered by robotics and artificial intelligence ( earlier post ), has joined ROCIN-ECO , a consortium with IONITY, Audi, TÜV SÜD, Porsche, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, AVL, and Huber+Suhner. We are proud to join this great consortium with such powerful international partners.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

ACC is the result of an initiative undertaken by Stellantis and TotalEnergies—together with its subsidiary Saft—joined by Mercedes-Benz, and strongly supported by France, Germany, and the European Union. As a starting point, Siemens and ACC plan to create a comprehensive digital twins of the battery and the production lines.

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JUNE 3, 2020

Subscriptions of connected services for consumer and commercial Electric Vehicles (EVs), such as charging-station locator, eco-routing, and EV telematics, will grow 270% from 2020 to 2024, reaching 7 million subscribers by 2024, according to global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research. Connected services for consumer EVs will reach 26.37

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FEBRUARY 22, 2020

The automated snow removal by two self-driving Mercedes-Benz Arocs in Immendingen shows a successful application for automated commercial vehicles in closed areas. A self-driving Mercedes-Benz Aroc in use at the automated snow removal in Immendingen. Trained specialists supervise the trucks on site.

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DECEMBER 18, 2016

Mercedes-Benz announced its integration with the Google Assistant on Google Home. Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant, makes it possible to interact with the Mercedes-Benz vehicle from home. The feature will be available to Mercedes-Benz customers in 2017.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) have formally established the global joint venture “smart Automobile Co., billion RMB, the share of Mercedes-Benz AG will be mainly covered by the contribution of the smart brand. for the smart brand after receiving the regulatory approvals.

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MAY 24, 2023

FEST has been scaled in 100Ah cells, works at room temperature, and is compatible with existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing equipment. Factorial has entered into joint development agreements with Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai Motor Company. The following test procedures are included in UN 38.3: This UN 38.3

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MAY 14, 2024

Automotive manufacturers are increasingly turning to advanced AI-based software development solutions to realize the vision of automated vehicles. Let’s look at how different stages of the manufacturing process are being influenced by AI: a. Electric mobility has revolutionized interior features and amenities.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

The Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant will produce electric vehicles in the new electric EQ brand ( earlier post ), according to an agreement the company and works council have signed after intensive negotiations. Mercedes-Benz earlier announced that its Bremen plant will build the first production EQ model by the end of this decade.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

an Internet-based telematics and apps service provider, have entered into an exclusive agreement for Visteon to integrate Autonet’s telematics technology into Visteon’s next-generation products for global vehicle manufacturers. Autonet Mobile’s IP-based TCU is designed to connect cars in motion with reliable content delivery and app services.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

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. —Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production and Supply Chain.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

A new car-sharing platform from Mercedes-Benz will go online at the start of December. The acronym CASE is the name given to the specific area of strategy at Mercedes‑Benz Cars that focuses on the future-oriented issues of “connectivity”, “ autonomous driving”, “sharing” and “electric drive systems”. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

Midsize Fastback Luxury Electric Sedan In Mercedes-Benz speak, anything going forward with an EQ on the badge means it is only powered by electricity. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE, compared to the EQS is smaller, lighter and a bit less powerful, none of which are a bad thing. Too small for a charge port, so what is it? Curious indeed.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Read more Mercedes-Benz India is planning to launch 12 cars in the country including three electric models and the carmaker is emphasising on launching top-end models here. Mercedes-Benz has kickstarted the new year 2024 by launching the facelifted iteration of its flagship luxury SUV GLS in India. Priced between ₹ 1.32 crore and ₹ 1.37

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JUNE 16, 2023

by Dr James Jeffs, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Computer chips have been part of cars for a long time, but no one really cares about them until they stop working or they are late to the production line, grinding manufacturing to an industry-shaking halt. Perhaps Mercedes will need to step up its game.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 In the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the 2.0-liter The mechanical connection of the fully variable all-wheel drive makes this possible by means of a propeller shaft and the drive shafts of the front wheels.

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JUNE 8, 2019

With an output of up to 310 kW (421 hp), the completely newly developed Mercedes-AMG 2.0-liter With this engine, Mercedes-AMG has even exceeded the previously most powerful M 133 by 30 kW (41 hp). Together with the intercooler connected in series, the coolant flow through the radiators is assisted by a high-performance electric pump.

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MARCH 22, 2016

Daimler Trucks demonstrated the new Highway Pilot Connect system for autonomous truck platooning on the A52 autobahn near Düsseldorf. Three WiFi-connected, autonomously driving trucks operated on the autobahn with authorization for public traffic in a platoon formation. The smart, self-optimizing truck has the highest priority for us.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

With “Startup adVANce”, a large-scale startup partnership challenge, Mercedes-Benz Vans is starting its search for intelligent solutions relating to the transport of goods and passengers. The goal is to find new, innovative partners with whom Mercedes-Benz Vans can establish long-term partnerships without constricting the startups.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled two design variants of the Concept X-CLASS, previewing the coming X-Class pickup, in Stockholm. The introduction of the one-ton pickup with seating for up to 5 people will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Hermes and Mercedes-Benz Vans have agreed on a wide-ranging strategic partnership to electrify the courier service’s vehicle fleet. By the end of 2020, Hermes Germany intends to deploy 1,500 Mercedes-Benz Vito and Sprinter electric vans in urban areas across Germany. —Frank Rausch, CEO of Hermes Germany GmbH. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 6, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Cars is starting construction of its first “Full-Flex Plant“ in Kecskemét, Hungary, about 90 km in the south of Budapest. With an investment of one billion euros, we are building in Hungary the first ‘Full-Flex Plant’ in the global production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars. Modern logistics concepts are also integrated.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) for the design of the PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power Unit. The challenge to produce the most effective engine was mainly one of flowing as much fuel and air through that engine as possible; the manufacturer who achieved that could be expected to dominate. Click to enlarge. hp and 34.4

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MAY 12, 2014

CAM also selected Mercedes-Benz as the most innovative brand; BMW came in second, followed by Volkswagen, Audi and Ford. Mercedes-Benz took the top brand award, followed by BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Ford. Mercedes-Benz. Daimler followed in second place, then BMW Group, GM and Toyota. Source: CAM. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched an initiative it calls adVANce, focused on the company’s transformation from solely a vehicle manufacturer to becoming a provider of holistic system solutions for goods and passenger transport. Mercedes-Benz Vans also presented the "Vision Van" van study as part of the adVANce initiative.

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APRIL 22, 2016

Daimler AG has commenced deliveries of Mercedes-Benz stationary energy storage units ( earlier post ) for use in private homes. The lithium-ion batteries are being manufactured by the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE and distributed through selected sales partners and partner companies.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is testing connected trucks in platooning operations on public roads in the US. In truck platooning, connectivity and automated driving improve safety within the vehicle convoys, support drivers and enhance efficiency through closer distances between the connected trucks. Earlier post.)

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