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Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

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Mercedes‑Maybach has launched its first plug-in hybrid: the Mercedes‑Maybach S 580. With an electric range of up to 100 kilometers (WLTP) depending on the vehicle’s configuration and an electric-drive output of 110 kW/150 hp, the luxury sedan can travel locally CO₂ emission-free, both in the city and on interurban journeys.

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BMW Group adding 8 new e-component production lines in Plant Leipzig by 2024

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The batteries made will power models such as the fully electric version of the MINI Countryman, which will also be built in Leipzig. From 2013 to the summer of 2022, Leipzig manufactured more than 250,000 fully electric BMW i3 vehicles and more than 20,000 plug-in hybrid BMW i8 sports cars.

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BMW Group launches battery component production in Leipzig and Regensburg

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We expect at least 50 percent of the vehicles we deliver to our customers worldwide to be fully electric by 2030. And we are systematically expanding our production network for electric drive trains in response to this. Now, the location will also produce electric drivetrain components.

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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. neutral vehicle fleet and to the Mercedes-Benz AG electric offensive. solutions.

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BMW boosts CATL battery order to €7.3B, signs €2.9B battery order with Samsung SDI

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The BMW Group has also localized battery production in Thailand and is working with the Dräxlmaier Group in this area. The basis for this is created by flexible vehicle architectures for fully-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and models with combustion engines that enable the company to respond quickly to changing conditions.

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Daimler battery subsidiary Accumotive doubles the amount of employees to approximately 1,000

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More than ten will be fully electric passenger cars—throughout all segments, from the smart to the large SUV. This includes in Germany Kamenz and Stuttgart-Untertürkheim with two battery factories each as well as Sindelfingen, Peking (China), Bangkok (Thailand) and Tuscaloosa (US).

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BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

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The BMW Group has also localized battery production in Thailand, where it is working with the Dräxlmaier Group. The basis for this is provided by flexible vehicle architectures for fully-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and models with combustion engines that allow the company to respond quickly to changing conditions.

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