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BMW Group investing €800M in Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico for NEUE KLASSE and battery assembly

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The BMW Group is investing €800 million in Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico for integration of fully-electric models of NEUE KLASSE and construction of local high-voltage battery assembly. More than 500 additional employees will work there, producing next-generation batteries for fully-electric vehicles.

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

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Six electric product launches by 2022 underscore the strength and competence of our Mercedes-Benz production sites worldwide. The production network will have a total of six Mercedes-EQ car locations. BBAC), launched EQC production for the local market in China. In May 2019 production of the EQC (combined power consumption: 21.5

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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km) it is the second fully electric compact car from Mercedes-EQ. The market launch in China is scheduled for this year. This gives it an exceptional position among electric cars.

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Mercedes-Benz to invest ~€500M to produce electric compact EQ model at Hambach plant

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Mercedes-Benz Cars is expanding its production capacities for electric cars in Europe. The Hambach plant in France, which currently produces smart brand electric vehicles, will produce a compact electric car of the new product and technology brand EQ. Annette Winkler, Head of smart.

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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Leading EV maker BYD is quickly expanding overseas after dominating its home market. The fully electric BYD Atto 3 SUV was the top-selling electric model, with over 19,200 units delivered. After breaking ground on its first car plant in Thailand last March, construction is expected to wrap up in the next few months.

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Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV

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“Despite the recent public debate, there is no doubt the future of the car is electric,” Audi’s boss explained. “At At Audi, we will electrify all core segments by 2027 and have defined a fully electric target portfolio.” The new electric car is expected to launch in 2027. It will follow the ID.2

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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With the Concept EQS, Mercedes-Maybach is providing a clear preview of the first fully electric series-production model for the luxury brand. After the EQA, the EQB is the second all-electric compact car from Mercedes-EQ. All EQE models have an electric drivetrain (eATS) on the rear axle. to WLTP: 19.3-15.7

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