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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. These vehicles rolling off the line is a key step in Mercedes-Benz Cars’ global initiative to produce eight all-electric vehicles at seven sites on three continents this year.

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Mercedes-Benz opens Bibb County battery plant, ready for production of EQ vehicles in US; partnership with Envision AESC

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Mercedes-Benz has opened its new battery plant in Bibb County, Alabama, a few months ahead of the start of production of all-electric Mercedes-EQ vehicles in the United States. The battery factory in Bibb County will provide batteries for the new EQS SUV and the EQE SUV. Earlier post.)

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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. The announcement was part of the 20-year celebration at MBUSI.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the EQS SUV—the third model after the. The electric SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers; with its electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain.

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Volkswagen starts US assembly of ID.4 in Chattanooga

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4 compact SUV in Chattanooga, Tenn., 4 is Volkswagen Group’s most popular all-electric model, with 190,000 units delivered to customers globally since its launch in 2021. The factory in Tennessee is now the sixth global site to produce vehicles for Volkswagen’s electric line-up. As part of the preparation to launch the ID.4,

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Mercedes-Benz investing $1.3B to boost SUV production in US

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billion to expand SUV production in the US and turn the Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa into a high-tech location. The Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa will also assemble the next SUV generations including the hybrid versions. Mercedes-Benz was the first major automaker to open a passenger car facility in Alabama.

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Mercedes-Benz launches new battery plant ahead of 2030 all-EV commitment

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Mercedes-Benz has announced the launch of a new battery production plant in Bibb County, Alabama, as the German automaker prepares for a commitment to make all of its vehicles electric by 2030. ” Mercedes-Benz’s roots in Alabama go back to 1997 when the company opened a plant in Tuscaloosa for large SUVs.