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Volvo Cars opens new Tech Hub in Singapore

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The new Tech Hub will be a key center for data and analytics, software and advanced manufacturing development in line with Volvo Cars’ ambition to be a leader in new technology and a fully electric car maker by 2030. These Tech Hubs work closely with the existing network of Tech Hubs and core engineering centers globally.

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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km) it is the second fully electric compact car from Mercedes-EQ. These batteries are manufactured at the Daimler plants in Kamenz (Germany) and Jawor (Poland). kWh/100 km, range 478 km (297 miles); WLTP: combined electrical consumption: 19.2-18.1

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

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Compact car class customers can look forward to two fully electric compact SUVs in the EQA and EQB in 2021. EQA will celebrate its world premiere on January, 20 2021 as the first fully electric derivative of this compact car. It was designed from the start as a CO? neutral production.

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Jeep to introduce four electric SUVs in N America and Europe by end of 2025

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As part of an ongoing comprehensive product plan, 50% of Jeep brand sales in the US will be fully electric by 2030, while 100% of European sales will be all-electric by then. As a result, 50% of brand sales in the US will be all-electric vehicles. All-electric Wagoneer. Jeep Recon.

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Mercedes-Benz announces VAN.EA electric architecture for midsize and large vans

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With its modular and scalable design, the architecture supports different configurations and upfitter solutions—from courier, express and parcel delivery (CEP) vehicles to ambulances or eGrocery vans, from municipal vans or flatbeds to lifting platforms or recreational vehicles (RV). Premium commercial vans (VAN.EA-C).

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Mercedes-Benz opens Bibb County battery plant, ready for production of EQ vehicles in US; partnership with Envision AESC

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Using a fully digitalized production process, a variety of components are combined, including up to twelve cell modules and the EE compartment, for the intelligent integration of the power electronics. Mercedes-Benz says it will be ready to go fully electric by the end of the decade—wherever market conditions allow.

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Jeep unveils its first three battery-electric SUVs

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All Jeep models will be electrified by 2025—either battery-electric or with an available plug-in hybrid powertrain—and executives said the new EVs in particular will help Jeep’s chances in Asian markets, for which read China. The Recon, in fact, was designed by the same team that produced the latest Wrangler, launched for 2018.

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