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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022. As a seven-seater (optional, but standard in China), the new EQB offers space for many family constellations and a wide variety of transport needs.

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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Honda aims to win a new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency in an 8,500-mile (13,679 km) drive across all 24 contiguous EU countries in a 1.6 l/100 km) on the European combined cycle, a range of 817 miles on one tank of fuel and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km. i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer.

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IONITY partners with Shell, OMV, Tank & Rast and Circle K on sites for high-power charging network; 18 countries, >200 sites

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By joining forces with Shell, IONITY will be able to install its fast charging infrastructure at sites throughout ten European countries: Belgium, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

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Tesla battery supplier CATL expects up to 200% profit increase

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Among the most notable of these facilities is in Hungary with Mercedes-Benz AG. The Model 3’s two variants, as per Tesla China’s official website, are listed with CLTC ranges of 556 km (345 miles) and 675 km (419 miles), respectively.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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According to WLTP, ranges of around 600 kilometers (373 miles) are planned for the Mercedes EQS SUV architecture. It will be the first purely electrically powered production vehicle from the Kecskemét plant in Hungary. The EQB offers five seats as standard and is optionally available as a seven-seater. to WLTP: 19.3-15.7

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Opel expanding and enhancing its LPG offerings; new 1.4L LPG Turbo EcoFlex for Astra and Meriva

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In addition, the new Euro 5 standard models, Opel offers a complete LPG solution ex factory, ensuring that the LPG ecoFLEX models are delivered in high Opel quality and with the full manufacturer warranty. Turbo LPG ecoFLEX featuring a 56 liter gasoline tank and a 49 liter LPG tank is more than 1,400 kilometers (870 miles). N·m.

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Preview: 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron casts a potent EV shadow

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Audi farms dual motors for the Q6 E-Tron in Hungary, rated at 140 kw in front and 250 kw in the rear. The EPA hasn’t tested the Q6 E-Tron yet, but Audi has committed to more than 300 miles of range for the base Q6 “60” model with dual motors. How fast does it charge, and what is its battery range? And with up to 53.9

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