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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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In Kecskemét (Hungary), a second plant under construction will be CO 2 -neutral. A key element of this change is the conversion of production micro-grids from an alternating current (AC) to a direct current (DC) architecture—“Industrial Smart DC Grids”. In Jawor (Poland), a new CO 2 -neutral engine plant is being built.

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Siemens and Valeo to form joint venture in high-voltage electric powertrains

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The joint venture will have full business responsibility for the development, the sales and the production of high-voltage electric motors and power electronics products above 60V, required for electrified passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The project is subject to consultation of the employee representatives.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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It will be the first purely electrically powered production vehicle from the Kecskemét plant in Hungary. For AC and DC charging, the EQB is equipped as standard in Europe and the USA with a CCS (Combined Charging Systems) connector in the right-hand side panel. The vehicles for China are produced in Beijing.

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BYD delivers 246 electric buses to Keolis Nederland

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An extremely efficient production process of the eBuses was achieved by an integrated approach throughout the BYD supply chain and its various manufacturing sites, including the BYD Hungary eBus production facility. All 12- and 13-meter models feature DC Combo 2 and pantograph charging capability.

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Preview: 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron casts a potent EV shadow

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Audi farms dual motors for the Q6 E-Tron in Hungary, rated at 140 kw in front and 250 kw in the rear. The Q6 E-Tron will accept up to 270 kw of DC fast-charging and will be able to top off its battery pack from 10-80% in as little as 21 minutes.

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