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Mercedes-Benz announces strategic partnership and equity stake in Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis

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Mercedes-Benz has entered a far-reaching strategic partnership with the Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis Energy (Ganzhou) Co., The contract will provide a secure source of supply of battery cells for Mercedes-Benz’s electrification strategy, while Farasis gains security for its planned construction of production capacity.

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Mercedes-Benz to launch BYD-powered EVs to keep pace with Tesla, Chinese automakers

Electrek

According to a new report, Mercedes-Benz plans to launch new EVs powered by BYD’s LFP Blade battery. more… The post Mercedes-Benz to launch BYD-powered EVs to keep pace with Tesla, Chinese automakers appeared first on Electrek.

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This hilarious electric Chinese knock-off of a Mercedes G-Class SUV is suspiciously cheap

Electrek

If you want a real Mercedes G-Wagon to show everyone that you’ve got more money than time spent off-road, go for it. Behold, the Chinese electric knock-off of a G-Wagon! more… The post This hilarious electric Chinese knock-off of a Mercedes G-Class SUV is suspiciously cheap appeared first on Electrek.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces #MoveSafety initiative with two-day hackathon; new app based on Chinese app

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With a two-day hackathon, Mercedes-Benz started the brand’s #MoveSafety initiative which in a first step focusses on creating a contextual application helping users to get where they want to be, as safely as possible. —Sabine Scheunert, Vice President Digital & IT Sales/Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars.

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Mercedes-Benz and BMW to establish a joint high-power charging network in China

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BMW Brilliance Automotive and Mercedes-Benz Group China have reached an agreement to establish a 50:50 joint venture in China to operate a high-power charging network and to provide Chinese customers with premium charging services.

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Podcast: Tesla FSD Beta update, Tesla sends Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes EQE US pricing, and more

Electrek

This week, we discuss Tesla’s latest FSD Beta update, Tesla sending Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes-Benz EQE US pricing, and more. The post Podcast: Tesla FSD Beta update, Tesla sends Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes EQE US pricing, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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This major smartphone OEM wants Mercedes and Audi to use its software

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Huawei, a major smartphone OEM, telecom supplier, and (formerly) silicon designer, is engaging German carmakers Mercedes and Audi over a potential stake in its vehicle software business. more… The post This major smartphone OEM wants Mercedes and Audi to use its software appeared first on Electrek.

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