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Start of Production for the new EQS SUV at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama

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Mercedes-Benz is exclusively producing the all-electric EQS SUV at its North American passenger vehicle plant. The full-size EQS SUV is integrated in series production at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama, which has been the production site for large Mercedes-Benz SUVs since 1997.

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Mercedes-Benz confirms two electric SUVs for Alabama production in 2022

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Mercedes-Benz on Monday confirmed plans to build two electric SUVs at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, factory as part of the revised rollout of electric models under its EQ sub-brand.

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Mercedes to invest $1 billion to build electric SUVs, batteries in Alabama: report

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Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, is expected to announce that it will invest up to $1 billion to build electric SUVs and batteries in and around its Alabama assembly plant.

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Volkswagen launches Tennessee Valley Authority collaboration with custom build ID.4 SUVs

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Volkswagen of America is collaborating with the Tennessee Valley Authority as the utility corporation sets a goal of operating a 100% percent electric sedan and SUV fleet by the year 2030. 4 SUVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Mercedes-Benz to set up EV production in US, battery plant; $1B investment in Alabama

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The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at MBUSI (Mercedes-Benz US International), its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility. Final details of the plans are still being worked on in partnership with the State of Alabama. Mercedes-Benz exports more than 70% of its SUVs to markets around the globe. technologies.

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Electric Ford Explorer, Kia EV5, made-in-US Genesis EV, battery cost and insurance: Today’s Car News

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Kia shows a smaller EV5 electric SUV. Genesis is now building its Electrified GV70 EV in Alabama. Ford reveals an all-electric Explorer. EV battery packs could create an insurance-cost issue. And Genesis ramps up American-made EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Mercedes breaks ground on US battery factory (Updated)

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—right next door to its SUV factory in Alabama. The move is an indication that the company plans to build its upcoming all-electric EQC electric SUV in Alabama. Mercedes exports many of the SUVs it produces in. Mercedes-Benz broke ground Friday on a new battery factory in the U.S.—right

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