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Daimler and Geely Holding form global JV for smart; new generation of electric models

Green Car Congress

Based on this success story, we look forward to further enhancing the brand with Geely Holding, a strong partner in the electric vehicle segment. We will jointly design and develop the next generation of smart electric cars that combine high-quality production and known safety standards for sale both in China and globally.

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IONITY partners with Shell, OMV, Tank & Rast and Circle K on sites for high-power charging network; 18 countries, >200 sites

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By joining forces with Shell, IONITY will be able to install its fast charging infrastructure at sites throughout ten European countries: Belgium, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

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

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In 2020 production of the EQV premium electric MPV (combined power consumption: 26.4 In May 2019, the EQC 400 4MATIC as a purely electric vehicle, was integrated into the ongoing series production of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. smart rounds off the electric Mercedes-Benz Cars portfolio with three additional models.

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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Last week, 37 electric vehicle (EV) driver associations from 26 countries, including Plug In America, joined forces to create the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance, building a worldwide EV community. Sharing our experiences and learning from others puts all of us in a better position to push for clean electric vehicles in every country.”.

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Nissan to produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines in North America; latest step in collaboration

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Two-seater smart vehicles will be produced at Daimler’s plant in Hambach, France, and four-seater smart and Renault production are slated for Renault’s plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Infiniti plans to base a premium compact vehicle on the Mercedes compact-car architecture, starting in 2014. Electric vehicles.

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Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Strategic Cooperation; Equity Exchanges, Common Small Vehicle Platform, Powertrains and Light Commercial Vehicles

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The new partners have agreed upon, and will implement with immediate effect, specific projects in the areas of a new common architecture for small vehicles; engines; and light commercial vehicles. Right from its market launch, the jointly developed future models will also be available with an electric drive. Powertrains.

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SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA

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Maxus is continuing to establish partnerships with large businesses looking to reduce their fleet emissions and vehicle operating costs. Four variants of the new range of zero-emissions EV80 battery electric vehicles are on display in Hannover, and two Maxus EV80 vans are available for visitors to test drive.

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