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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. Ltd (BBAC), a joint venture between Daimler and its Chinese partner BAIC Group. Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7

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China’s BYD tops 1.6 million BEV sales in 2023

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The Atto-3 SUV / Source: BYD Europe It was a huge year for profits at Chinese auto behemoth BYD. Of course, the Chinese EV market is booming – but looking at the numbers, it’s pretty staggering. Chinese automakers expect to have sold some 9.4 In 2023, the company sold 1.6 million vehicles. BYD tripled its profits to $1.5

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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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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

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Chinese automaker Chery is planning to make cars in Spain, where the EV market is at just 12%, half that of Portugal and France. This would be Chery’s first manufacturing site in Europe.

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

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The fully electric BYD Atto 3 SUV was the top-selling electric model, with over 19,200 units delivered. The company announced Friday its investment will create a significant number of jobs while bringing advanced EV manufacturing tech to the region. Its first low-cost EVs will be a smaller pickup and SUV.

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New Daimler compact car plant begins production at BBAC in China

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million square meters, the Beijing-compact car site complements the current Mercedes-Benz’ compact model plants in Rastatt (Germany) and Kecskemet (Hungary) as well as the Valmet Automotive plant in Finland. The GLA is, after the GLK, the second SUV that is manufactured in China.

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Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant to produce compact electric EQ vehicles; 3rd center of competence for EQ models in Germany

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More than ten new electric passenger cars are scheduled to be launched by 2022 in all segments from smart to large SUVs. The A-Class, B-Class and the compact SUV GLA are manufactured at the location. With the Concept EQ, Mercedes-Benz Cars presented a new generation of electric vehicles. Earlier post.) Ten billion euros (US$11.2

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