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

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Daimler AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group , the German and Chinese automotive groups, have formed a 50-50 globally focused joint venture to own, operate and further develop smart, the pioneer of small urban vehicles, as a leader in premium-electrified vehicles. Future production will be located in China.

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2023 EV registrations in Europe surpass two million units, setting new record – Charged EVs

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Europe’s automotive market appears to be normalizing,” said Felipe Munoz, Global Analyst at JATO Dynamics. Supply chain issues are now largely under control, and consumers have become accustomed to waiting longer to receive new vehicles. Battery EVs set a new record, selling over two million units and taking 15.7%

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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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Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

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Launched in 2014, the smart two-seater is built at Daimler’s Hambach plant, France, whereas both four-seater vehicles are produced at Renault’s plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. The Nissan Decherd plant has become an important pillar of Daimler’s flexible, global production network (i.e.

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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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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. tons) is supplied to Nissan and the Nissan Atlas F24 light-duty truck (payload 1.5

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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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In addition, a high localization rate will significantly increase the Mexican supply base. It also shows how our collaboration, which began in Europe, has become global in scope. —Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Market Background Vehicle Manufacturers'

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