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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

Green Car Congress

The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. The double cab has emerged as the dominating body style because it offers room for up to five persons. Mercedes said that the X-Class will also set new standards in the segment with regard to connected life. Click to enlarge.

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Tech Leaders on 5G, Robots, and the Future of Work

Cars That Think

Trying to maintain strong cybersecurity for a hybrid workforce and protecting their systems from cyberattacks as more and more employees’ personal devices have been connected to the company’s systems. Other scenarios involve maintenance procedures. What are today’s tech leaders concerned about?

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

Green Car Congress

At the beginning of 2018 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand will follow, and at the beginning of 2019 Argentina and Brazil. Connectivity. This makes it possible to use the extensive Mercedes me connect services and to access the vehicle by smartphone. The market launch in Europe is scheduled for November 2017.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A

Charged EVs

Some companies specialize in procuring and installing charging stations, while others offer a turnkey service that includes ongoing management and maintenance. Same goes for fleet customers—you can benefit from the cars that are connected for a longer period of time, and you can charge them when it’s cheaper.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Some companies specialize in procuring and installing charging stations, while others offer a turnkey service that includes ongoing management and maintenance. Same goes for fleet customers—you can benefit from the cars that are connected for a longer period of time, and you can charge them when it’s cheaper.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

A thinking person should ask, “How did the Leaf owner travel the unaccounted miles, the ones that were not e-miles?” We are suggesting that the variation in power and energy from renewable sources can be managed much more easily and economically with the batteries in PHEVs when they are plugged into the grid with a low power connection.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

In the meantime, EV buyers’ sticker shock could be alleviated by the knowledge that fuel and maintenance costs are far lower for EVs and that total ownership costs are about the same. Those tax revenues are necessary for the maintenance of roads. passenger vehicles. The International Energy Agency.