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Mercedes-Benz EQC EV soaking up summer heat of up to 50?C in trials in Spain

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Mercedes-Benz will run the Mercedes-Benz EQC electric vehicle through hot weather trials in Spain. —Michael Kelz, Chief Engineer for the EQC. Optimum management of these physical characteristics is the aim of the extreme tests in Spain. Unlike in a combustion-engined car, there is hardly a sound from the powertrain.

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Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

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This means smart is the first brand to offer its entire portfolio with both a combustion engine and also battery-electric drive. It will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers in Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America.

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Laser Melting for Better Aircraft Engine Parts

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Aircraft engine components must be lightweight yet strong enough to tolerate extreme conditions. With this process we cannot only make perfect repairs to damaged engine parts but also build complete components that cannot be produced using conventional methods such as milling or casting. Konrad Wissenbach, ILT. Konrad Wissenbach.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled two design variants of the Concept X-CLASS, previewing the coming X-Class pickup, in Stockholm. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. Ladder-type frame, high-torque six-cylinder engine, and permanent all-wheel drive are compulsory for us.

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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. Furthermore, users can access more information on their vehicle, such as the tyre pressure and engine oil level. Charging stations which do not meet the selected criteria are not shown.

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Daimler & Renault-Nissan Alliance expand cooperation to 1-ton pickup trucks

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The Mercedes-Benz pickup will share some of the architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300 but it will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers. The primary target markets for the truck are Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America. Earlier post.).

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Cooperation of Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance accelerates, strengthens in 2015

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The new pickup will share some of its architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300, but will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers in Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America. The three trucks will also be built at the Nissan Barcelona plant in Spain.

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