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Geländewagen, Electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

The Truth About Cars

Electrification has crept like a static-filled blanket over the Mercedes shop floor, consuming just about every major model in a wide variety of segments in which the German automaker is present – although it must be said that, for now, there are plenty of gassers from which to select. Images: Mercedes-Benz] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi, why leaded gas, Mercedes AMG plug-in hybrid: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes’ AMG shows a plug-in hybrid that uses its juice for performance more than range. Hyundai shows an Ioniq 5 robotaxi. Leaded gas is gone. And are you eager to see the Subaru EV? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai on Tuesday revealed an autonomous “robotaxi” version of its Ioniq 5 electric car.

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Comment on Nio has held exploratory talks with Mercedes for tie-up, report says by RC

CN EV Post

"One of the sources said Nio approached Mercedes with the tie-up proposal, but cautioned that it was facing resistance within the German company, which has discussed it internally in recent weeks and that it was highly likely it would not proceed. Dumb idea for Mercedes, but would be a colossal win for Nio.

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Mercedes-AMG Unveils New GLC Coupe

The Truth About Cars

Alert readers will have correctly determined there is some form of electrification under the hood, tipped off by the ‘E Performance’ moniker and the fact that just about everything introduced these days has some measure of juice on board. Image: Mercedes-Benz] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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2011 Detroit Auto Show: Sexy Electric Mercedes SLS AMG Due 2013

All Cars Electric

If the shots we showed you last year of Mercedes-Benz’s electric offering on the now iconic SLS AMG super-car were enough to get your juices flowing, you’ll be pleased to know that Mercedes announced yesterday at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show that the all-electric SLS AMG E-Cell will be available for order in 2013.

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Opinion: Hey VW, Electric Vehicles Are Not a Joke

Clean Fleet Report

One or two or sometimes more companies let their PR folks’ creative juices loose on a gag press release sent on April 1. Mercedes showed off the interior of its sleek new EQS flagship electric sedan. Taking Volkswagen to Task for Its April Fools Prank. It happens every year. Some get a chuckle; many more a groan.

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EV sales in Norway explode ahead of policy changes

Push EVs

the Mercedes EQC), the VAT amounts to 50,000 NOK (€4,700). For a Mercedes EQC, the added cost of these two new taxes is around €7,050. In terms of significant changes, the Mercedes EQC claimed its highest ever ranking, thanks to over 4x its more typical monthly volumes, due to the looming tax changes noted above.

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