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Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept features new YASA axial-flux motor, new battery concept

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Mercedes-Benz presented a new sports car study, the Vision One-Eleven. Its technical highlights include the extremely powerful and highly efficient axial-flux motor developed by electric motor specialist YASA. The British company has been a 100% subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG since July 2021. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz electric motor subsidiary YASA appoints Jürgen Banken as new CEO

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YASA , a pioneer in ultra-high performance electric drive technology and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, has appointed Jürgen Banken as its new CEO. YASA’s axial-flux electric motor technology offers the greatest efficiencies and highest power densities in class for the smallest size and weight.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows electric small van camper Concept EQT Marco Polo

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Mercedes-Benz Vans showed the Concept EQT Marco Polo—a new, fully electric micro camper van based on the EQT, which is equipped with innovations for the segment. The Mercedes-Benz EQT (power consumption combined (WLTP): 18.99 The Concept EQT Marco Polo is based on the long-wheelbase EQT variant. meters by 0.97

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Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric G 580

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Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled its all-electric G 580 SUV. So, it’s entirely fitting that the innovative drive concept with four individually controlled electric motors once again raises the legendary performance of our off-road icon to a new level. kWh/100 km.

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New Mercedes-Benz eSprinter will launch in US and Canada in 2H 2023

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The market launch of Mercedes-Benz’ new eSprinter will begin in the US and Canada in the second half of 2023. The new eSprinter is based on a new concept consisting of three modules. The compact and powerful electric motor is also integrated into the rear module. The vehicle is a long panel van with a high roof.

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Mercedes will finally unveil its ‘unrivaled’ electric G-Class later this month

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz is unveiling its long-awaited electric G-Class at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. Mercedes has been teasing the electric 4×4 since the concept version debuted in 2021. The G-Wagon is finally going all-electric.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils Vision One Eleven concept with axial flux motors and ‘unique battery chemistry’

Electrek

This week, we got a special invitation to Carlsbad, California, to peek behind the curtain of Mercedes-Benz’s International Design Center (IDC). It was here that the automaker’s creative team shared details of its fifth design strategy, which includes NFTs, augmented reality, and some exciting new motor technology.