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

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In 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ global portfolio will include eight all-electric Mercedes-EQ models. The global Mercedes-Benz production network is ready for the company’s electric product offensive and is integrating its Mercedes-EQ models into series production in its existing plants. kWh/100 km) in Novo Mesto, Slovenia.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler partnership solid and expanding; 12 projects on three continents

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The global scale of our projects ensures that this collaboration will continue to grow, and we expect to remain partners for the long run. The smart fortwo is being built at smart’s Hambach plant in France, while the Twingo and the smart forfour are being produced at Renault’s plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler expand cooperation with new $1.4B plant in Mexico; next-gen compacts for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti

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It also shows how our collaboration, which began in Europe, has become global in scope. The new facility will have installed capacity of 250,000 units per year once full ramp-up is achieved. —Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Market Background Vehicle Manufacturers'

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Daimler/Renault-Nissan collaboration expanding

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The chief executives of the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG said during an annual briefing at the Frankfurt Motor Show that their companies’ partnership ( earlier post ) is advancing quickly, and the scope of the collaboration is increasingly global. Market launch of the model versions is planned for the second half of 2014.

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Pre-series-production eActros 300 Tractor drives 3,000 km from Germany to Turkey for testing

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Test engineers chose a route across Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria for the trip. Christof Weber, Head of Global Testing at Mercedes-Benz Trucks When driving to Turkey, test engineers focused in particular on safety systems, performance and durability of the vehicle.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e-4orce is a taste of EV-lite

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READ MORE: Nissan e-Power hybrid tech explained READ MORE: Nissan will bypass PHEV phase with e-Power READ MORE: Nissan Patrol to shun hydrogen, focus on e-Power hybid READ MORE: Nissan’s global EV ramp up leaving Australia behind, Ariya now 2023. We tested the X-Trail hybrid at its international launch in Slovenia.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines. If we set clear direction around EVs, because of our market size the global car manufacturers will have little trouble meeting demand. There are at least 31 countries and U.S. Japan has a 2035 deadline.