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Tesla becomes South Korea’s second-largest importer, beating Mercedes-Benz

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Industry data has revealed that Tesla successfully overtook Mercedes-Benz to become South Korea’s second-largest vehicle importer in March 2024. Mercedes-Benz, which previously was South Korea’s second-largest vehicle importer, saw 4,197 registrations in March 2024.

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Mercedes teases Maybach EQS SUV, its first ultra-luxury EV

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Mercedes has teased the upcoming launch of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV, the first electric vehicle from its ultra-luxury Maybach brand. As BMW is to its Rolls Royce subsidiary, Mercedes is to Maybach, its ultra-luxury vehicle brand. But news of an electric Maybach offering has been nonexistent since this launch.

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Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

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Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Policy.

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New Biomass-to-Liquids Industry Association is Formed; Urges EPA to Promote the Cleanest Renewable Fuels Compatible with Existing Fuels Infrastructure

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Specifically, the LCSFA represents the Biomass-to-Liquids (BtL) industry, with members including TRI, Rentech Inc., The LCSFA’s comments were endorsed by a range of partners including Auburn University, Audi America, Chemrec AB, Mercedes Benz USA, Pacific Renewable Fuels, Renewable Energy Institute International, and Volkswagen.

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Mercedes-Benz Berlin Engine Plant to Produce New Generation of Electric Engines

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The Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin will produce a new generation of transmission-integrated electric engines for Mercedes-Benz hybrid vehicles from 2012 onwards. The Berlin plant currently produces V6 and V8 diesel engines and V12 biturbo engines for the Mercedes-Benz and Maybach brands.

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German Government to Award up to 9M to Support Development of Battery-Electric Mercedes-Benz Vans

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The Federal German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Reactor Safety ( BMU ) will award Mercedes-Benz Vans a grant of up to €9 million (US$13.4 Up to 50 Mercedes-Benz vans will be produced and delivered to customers as part of this project. Tags: Electric (Battery).

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Singapore Company Trialing Natural Gas Econic Waste Collection Vehicle

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Singapore’s largest waste management company, Sembcorp, is starting a one-year field trial to assess market acceptance, cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction of the Mercedes-Benz Econic waste collection truck with Natural Gas Technology. Tags: Brief. This marks the entry of the natural gas truck into the Asia market.

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