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Mercedes-Benz Cars starts production of PHEV batteries in Bangkok; 3rd plant in global battery production network

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Mercedes-Benz Cars has opened a factory for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) batteries in the Bangkok region in Thailand. In doing so, the partners are responding to the high demand for electric mobility and, in particular, for plug-in hybrid vehicles in Thailand. The production facilities are highly standardized and flexible.

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Toyota to launch electric Hilux pickup by 2025 as Japanese rival aims to beat it to market

Baua Electric

According to the company’s Thailand president, Toyota will launch an electric Hilux pickup by the end of 2025. Despite releasing its first “electrified” Hilux Hybrid 48V in December, it still featured a 2.8L Toyota still accounts for a third of Thailand’s auto sales, but EV adoption is rising. diesel engine.

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Locked in: Isuzu D-MAX EV ute gets green light for Australia to fight incoming electrified Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux 

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Ford launches a plug-in Ranger in 2025 , while Toyota is currently adding a mild hybrid to its aged current generation HiLux. A hybrid is expected when the new generation launches as soon as 2025, while a HiLux EV has also been previewed. 2025 Isuzu D-Max EV concept sketch. 2025 Isuzu D-Max EV concept sketch.

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Mitsubishi Motors premiering new fuel-efficient Mirage and Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid; smart house

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Two MMC cars will make their world premiere at the show: the fuel-efficient Mirage and the Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The new Mirage is due to go on sale first in Thailand in March 2012. Concept PX-MiEV II. mpg US, 3.33 The Mirage features a 1.0L

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Click to enlarge.

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

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Local production of highly efficient battery systems plays a central role in the Mercedes-Benz strategy - coupled with a comprehensive sustainability concept that spans the entire life cycle of the battery all the way to recycling. More than 20 plug-in hybrid model variants are already an integral part of the Mercedes-Benz product portfolio.

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BMW Group Plant Regensburg will produce drive components for electrified vehicles from 2021

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BMW Group Plant Regensburg started production of two electrified models this year with the plug-in hybrid versions of the BMW X1 and the BMW X2. The BMW Group uses different battery cells, depending on which one provides the best characteristics for the relevant vehicle concept.

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