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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5 —Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes?Benz

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches series-production model of eActros electric heavy-duty truck

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks celebrated the world premiere of its battery-electric eActros for heavy-duty short-radius distribution—its first series-produced electric truck. For the eActros, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is using a global platform architecture: the ePowertrain. Due to the low noise level, night-time deliveries are also possible.

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Hermes to deploy 1500 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito electric vans by 2020; pilot project in 2018

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Hermes and Mercedes-Benz Vans have agreed on a wide-ranging strategic partnership to electrify the courier service’s vehicle fleet. The companies are to start using battery-electric vehicles in the logistics provider’s normal operations in a pilot phase in Stuttgart and Hamburg in early 2018. The test started in April 2016.

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Mercedes-Benz to test car-to-X communication as means to reduce the risk of accidents on icy roads

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In the coming winter, in cooperation with the district of Zollernalb, Mercedes-Benz will test how safety on wintry roads and the efficiency of municipal winter services can be improved with car-to-X communication. In the next steps it will be possible to include public service vehicles, such as police cars, as well as vehicle fleets.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer electric drive options on all its commercial van model lines. This will start with the mid-size eVito, with deliveries commencing in the second half of 2018. The exclusive pre-ordering phase for the mid-size van begins today in Germany, with market launch scheduled for the second half of 2018.

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Daimler Mobility Services and Geely Group Company form premium ride-hailing joint venture in China

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Headquartered in Hangzhou, the 50:50 JV will provide ride-hailing mobility services in several Chinese cities using premium vehicles including but not limited to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. As of 30 September 2018, car2go, moovel as well as mytaxi/Intelligent Apps accounted for 26 million customers.

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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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The close dialog between the main players is also intended to speed up previously lengthy and complex planning and application processes for network connections. The charging processes of electric fleet vehicles are another key that must be integrated into the operating process. Global electric truck portfolio at Daimler Trucks.

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