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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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Mercedes-Benz’ DRIVE PILOT system for conditionally automated driving (SAE Level 3) can be ordered in Germany from 17 May as an optional extra for the S-Class for €5,000 and for the EQS for €7,430 (Driver Assistance Package Plus: €2,430 and DRIVE PILOT: €5,000) excl. optical, ultrasonic, radio waves), thereby enabling safe transfer.

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Constellium supplying aluminum solutions for Audi e-tron GT EV

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Constellium SE has expanded its longstanding partnership with Audi to supply advanced aluminum solutions for the Audi e-tron GT. Both Auto Body Sheet solutions are supplied from Constellium’s plant in Neuf-Brisach, France. The Crash Management Systems are produced at Constellium’s ASI-certified plant in Gottmadingen, Germany.

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

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In Germany, all Mercedes-Benz plants will be supplied with CO 2 -neutral energy. From 2022, the production of our Mercedes-Benz plants in Germany will operate CO 2 -neutral. Today, new plants in Europe are already planned with a CO2-neutral energy supply from the start. The decision also fits with our overall strategy.

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Rolls-Royce makes Duisburg container terminal climate-neutral with mtu hydrogen technology

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Rolls-Royce will ensure a climate-neutral energy supply at the container terminal currently under construction at the Port of Duisburg, Germany. It will not only set new standards in cargo handling, but also in climate-friendly energy supply.

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

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The 2023 EV shows and events look exciting. List of Worldwide EV Events in 2023 Check out the list of electric car events and EV shows around the world. Includes a chronological list of EV trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and upcoming electric vehicle events. Expo stands for Sustainable Mobility.

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Tesla ‘recall’ in Germany over emergency call issue fixed with OTA software update

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Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority or Kraftfahrtbundesamt (KBA) issued a Tesla recall over a software malfunction with the auto emergency calling (e-call) feature in Model Y and Model 3 units. The e-call system contacts first responders in the event of an accident. The KBA can only issue a recall locally.

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Tesla supplier CATL’s battery facility in Germany takes a step towards deployment

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Tesla battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is poised to complete its first European plant, with the facility receiving its second partial approval from the state of Thuringia, Germany. Whether CATL’s Germany-based battery facility would be supplying Gigafactory Berlin remains to be seen.

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