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smart vision EQ fortwo autonomous electric concept for ride sharing; emodying all of CASE

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More than ten new electric cars are set to go into series production at Mercedes-Benz Cars by 2022, from the smart to the large SUV. smart took the first step back in 2007 with the smart electric drive and today optionally offers all its models with an electric powertrain. —smart CEO Annette Winkler.

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Süd-Chemie to Supply Evonik with Lithium Iron Phosphate Materials for Automotive and Industrial Batteries

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In July, Deutsche Accumotive began construction of a new plant, with initial planned capacity of up to 300,000 cells per year, all being targeted for Mercedes vehicles; in the future, the joint venture plans to sell batteries to third parties. Earlier post.).

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest research vehicle. We set a course on the large touring sedan segment in 2007, when we presented the F 700. The lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of >10 kWh can be recharged either at a charging station or a household power socket. The F800 Research Vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz outlines synergies between F1 motorsport and production car engineering

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Mercedes-Benz has outlined areas of actual synergies between its F1 motorsport activities with Mercedes AMG Petronas and Mercedes-Benz Cars. Thomas Weber, Member of the Daimler Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. By 2009, it was at 25.3 kg and 70% efficiency.

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UK TSB Awards £25M to Eight Low-Carbon Vehicle Demonstration Projects; Focus On Electric Vehicles

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Each of the six vehicle manufacturers—Jaguar/Land Rover, Mitsubishi/Colt, Mercedes Benz/Smart, Tata Motors, LTI and Microcab Industries—are contributing vehicles towards the low carbon scheme, which includes a mix of fully electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell cars. London South East Bid.

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electric smart ready for production

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This means you can plug it directly into any UK mains 3 pin plug socket and it will happily recharge. A UK market trial of 100 cars started in December 2007 with fleet customers. All this is made possible by a powerful 30kW electric motor which is built for us by Zytek Automotive. The smart ed has its own charger on board.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. These 4 th Generation vehicles are modified Chevy Equinoxes and have been on the street since the fall of 2007 as part of Project Driveway. Earlier post.).

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