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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. Electrification: eSprinter to follow in 2019. Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5

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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover makes US debut at CES 2019

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The first Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle from the EQ brand made its US premiere at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. EQ also offers comprehensive services with Mercedes me connect, which makes electric mobility convenient and suitable for everyday driving. EQ with Mercedes me connect provides comprehensive services for electric mobility.

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Juniper Research: connected cars to represent 20% of the global car market by 2019

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href="https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/connected-cars-to-represent-20-of-the-global-car-market-by-2019-predicts-juniper-research-505799631.html">forecasts Juniper Research forecasts that the M2M sector will generate service revenues of more than $40 billion globally by 2019—doubling the size of today’s market.

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Yongsoo OWC pilot plant in Korea is being prepared to produce green hydrogen

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The Yongsoo wave energy power plant, installed at berth 1 in the Korean Institute KRISO -Wave Energy Test Site (WETS), is preparing to produce green hydrogen from next year, according to a report from Ocean Energy Systems. The KRISO WETS, located in the western part of Jeju Island, has been in operation since 2019.

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First charging station for EVs using second-life batteries from Irizar e-mobility is in service

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This charging point, developed by Repsol and Ibil , has been installed in a Repsol service station on the N-I road where it goes through the city of Tolosa in Gipuzkoa. A 50 kW quick charging point can thus be put into operation using only a 15 kW grid connection. Ingeteam, Cidetec and Gureak also collaborated on the project.

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SpaceX installs rocket-catching arms on Starship’s Florida launch tower

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SpaceX has installed a pair of rocket-catching arms on a tower meant to support the first East Coast launches of its next-generation Starship rocket. SpaceX broke ground on Starship’s first Florida OLS in late 2019. SpaceX) At the bottom, the swing arm connects to Starship to supply propellant.

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Seven-Eleven Japan, Toyota launching next-gen convenience store project in 2019; fuel cell trucks and generators

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Toyota has been investigating the use of newly developed fuel cell trucks and fuel cell generators, and the project will be implemented in stages starting in 2019. Rechargeable batteries will be installed for stable use of solar electric power, with the output being weather-dependent.

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