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

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In 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ global portfolio will include eight all-electric Mercedes-EQ models. The global Mercedes-Benz production network is ready for the company’s electric product offensive and is integrating its Mercedes-EQ models into series production in its existing plants.

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BMW boosts CATL battery order to €7.3B, signs €2.9B battery order with Samsung SDI

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billion for the Chinese production site of the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. The BMW Group has also signed a long-term supply contract for its fifth-generation electric drive trains with its second battery cell supplier, Samsung SDI. More than half of the 25 models will be fully electric. BBA) joint venture in Shenyang.

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BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

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The BMW Group will also source cells manufactured in Europe from the Chinese manufacturer CATL from the plant currently under construction in Erfurt, Germany. The BMW Group produces batteries in-house at its plants in Dingolfing (Germany), Spartanburg (USA) and at the BBA plant in Shenyang (China).

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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. Ltd (BBAC), a joint venture between Daimler and its Chinese partner BAIC Group. The EQB in the global production network. The market launch in China is scheduled for this year.

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Roland Berger: China is the frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies; sales of xEVs double in Q1

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billion) available in the period to 2016, and is the global frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies by far, according to the Q1 2015 E-Mobility Index published by consultancy Roland Berger. In terms of battery cell production, the global distribution of national value added remains largely the same as in the previously examined period.

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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. For AC and DC charging, the EQB is equipped as standard in Europe and the USA with a CCS (Combined Charging Systems) connector in the right-hand side panel. Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS.

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JATO: Tesla most popular global electric vehicle brand between January and September 2017; EV sales accelerating

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China’s ever-expanding car market is crucial to the future of the electric vehicle. If EVs become a realistic mainstream choice, a likely contributing factor will be the emphasis the Chinese market has placed on electric vehicle technology, JATO noted. Earlier post.).

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