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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022. In Europe, right from the start customers will have the choice between several models with front-wheel and all-wheel drive and various power levels, some rated at over 200 kW.

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X SUV teased ahead of global debut on March 21

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 19 Mar 2024, 18:14 PM The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept previews a new design direction range, previewing an upcoming electric SUV from the automaker. There’s also the new generation of electric motors that will power not only the Neue Klasse-based models but also the CLAR-based EVs.

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BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe

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Chinese EV behemoth BYD may bring two off-road electric SUVs sold in China to Europe that could rival the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes G-Class, and Ford Bronco. BYD may consider exporting two SUVs – the Yangwang U8 and the Fang Cheng Bao 5­ – to Europe, company executives told Automobilwoche. Last year, the company sold 1.6

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NIO’s expansion into German, Dutch, Danish and Swedish markets coming with buildout of battery swap stations

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The company also said that it plans to build 20 Power Swap Stations (PSS) in Europe this year. By 2025, NIO aims to build 1,000 PSS outside of China, most of which will be in Europe. In September, the first Power Swap Station manufactured in NIO Power Europe Plant located in Hungary rolled off the production line.

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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

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The automaker also aims to generate 20% of the plant’s power from solar panels, and increase use of treated wastewater. BMW cylindrical battery cells BMW announced that it would build Neue Klasse EVs in Mexico , as well as two European production sites, in February 2023.

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BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share

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BYD aims for a 5% share of EV sales in Europe, even before production begins in Hungary. The facility will build electric cars with battery packs built in Hungary. The Hungary plant will be able to build 150,000 vehicles a year with the ability to double output to 300,000 eventually.

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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With the production launch of the electric compact SUV EQA at the Rastatt plant (Germany) and the current decision to locate EQB production in the Hungarian plant in Kecskemét, the company is taking further important steps toward making its product portfolio CO? In May 2019 production of the EQC (combined power consumption: 21.5

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