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2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Cabriolet Maintains Brand’s Commitment to Convertibles

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Mercedes is launching a convertible version of the Mercedes-AMG CLE53, showcasing the manufacturer’s commitment to convertible models. Still, the only companies that seem to have retained any real focus on convertibles are the European luxury brands — with Mercedes-Benz and BMW arguably leading on that front.

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Mercedes pay+ turns the car into a payment device; Visa technology

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Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany are now able to authenticate payments via an in-car fingerprint sensor. With the new digital payment service Mercedes pay+, Mercedes-Benz introduces native in-car payments. Subsequently, more card systems will be added and enabled for Mercedes pay+.

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Rock Tech Lithium breaks ground on Guben converter; battery-grade LiOH for Mercedes-Benz battery suppliers starting in 2026

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Canada-based Rock Tech Lithium officially broke ground for its lithium conversion plant in Guben, Germany ( earlier post ), from which it will supply Mercedes-Benz with battery-grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) starting in 2026 (starting with a qualification period). Earlier post.) platform models starting in 2024.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launching eCitan electric small van

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Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching its electric small van for inner-city delivery and service operations—the eCitan—as a Panel Van with a choice of two lengths: the 4498 mm compact version and the 4922 mm long version. Using a Mercedes‑Benz Wallbox allows much faster charging than at a household socket.

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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. Mercedes-Benz has invested around €350 million in the new eSprinter. This makes the eSprinter attractive as a base vehicle for numerous new sectors, as well as for converters and body manufacturers.

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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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Germany approves Mercedes-Benz and Bosch driverless parking system for commercial use

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Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has approved the Mercedes-Benz and Bosch highly automated parking system for use in the P6 parking garage run by APCOA at Stuttgart Airport. The technology in the vehicle converts the information it receives from the infrastructure into driving maneuvers.

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