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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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EEA: Air pollution in 10 EU countries still above legal limits; road transport and agriculture

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Air pollution from sources such as transport and agriculture is still being emitted above legal limits in 10 European Union (EU) Member States according to new data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Germany was the only Member State that exceeded three out of its four emission ceilings in 2014 (NO x , NMVOCs and NH 3 ).

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Tesla’s 4680 battery plant in Germany shouldn’t delay Giga Berlin’s initial production dates

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However, the inclusion of the cell manufacturing plant in the newly revised application gives some the idea that Tesla’s project in Germany could sustain further delays. “We are well-advised to do everything we can to ensure that the entire permit for car production in Grünheide runs in a legally secure manner.

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DeMoBat project developing robot-assisted dismantling for EV batteries and motors

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In Germany, the DeMoBat collaborative project is developing a robot-assisted dismantling factory for traction batteries and electric motors for EVs. The funding is spread over four years and is made available as part of the Baden-Württemberg Automotive Industry Strategy Dialogue (SDA).

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Tesla Cybertruck tour is officially heading to Japan

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今までにない車 Cybertruckの最新情報を受け取る [link] pic.twitter.com/btOGofg4YP — Tesla Japan (@teslajapan) February 6, 2024 The news comes after Tesla launched a Cybertruck tour in China last week, just weeks after CEO Elon Musk said that, while getting the vehicle road-legal in the country would be tough, the automaker could ship some display models over.

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thyssenkrupp System Engineering business unit to be split into two independent companies; powertrain and battery unit to be sold or find partners

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In the coming months the current System Engineering business unit will be split commercially, operationally and legally into two independent business units. The other will combine the current powertrain and battery assembly activities and will be part of thyssenkrupp’s portfolio segment (Multi Tracks).

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Mercedes-Benz announces strategic partnership and equity stake in Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis

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To this end, Daimler Greater China is investing a multi-million euro amount as part of Farasis’ IPO. Current contracts with Farasis have been supplemented and include, in addition to technical and commercial contractual components, expanded legal and sustainability requirements.

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