Sep 5, 2019 - 02:25 pm Smart reveals revised EQ models
Smart has revealed the revised EQ family that will make its debut at the IAA. The Fortwo and Forfour models, which are only available electric for some time now, have both been given a facelift, while the drive remains unchanged.
Weiterlesen Aug 20, 2019 - 05:22 pm Mercedes launches premium electric van EQV
After the eVito and eSprinter, Mercedes-Benz Vans is now launching the EQV, a fully-electric zero-emission van aimed at both private customers and transport service operators. The series version was presented today as part of the run-up to the IAA.
Weiterlesen May 6, 2019 - 12:20 pm Mercedes launches EQC sales
Mercedes-Benz has started production and sales of their new EQC. The electric model is now rolling off the assembly line at the plant in Bremen and can be ordered immediately at prices starting at 71,281 euros. Initially, a launch edition of the electric model will be available for a period alongside the normal serial version […]
Weiterlesen Apr 30, 2019 - 03:09 pm No more Smarts in North America
At the end of the current model year, Daimler is to ends sales of the Smart in the USA and Canada, where the small car has only been available with an electric drive since 2017. In addition, Smart-boss Katrin Adt will assume a new management position within the Group as of 1 July.
Weiterlesen Apr 2, 2019 - 02:20 pm Share Now to expand electric fleet in Europe
The number of electric vehicles at Share Now’s European locations is to be increased to over 4,000 total vehicles during the course of the year. The company, which emerged from the merger of Car2go and DriveNow (from BMW and Daimler), plans to increase the proportion of electric vehicles in Europe to 26 per cent by […]
Weiterlesen Mar 5, 2019 - 12:35 pm Mercedes EQV concept – serial production launches 2019
Mercedes shows off in Geneva, and its Concept EQV is a purely electric, spacious saloon that is at home in the premium segment with up to eight seats. The production version is to be unveiled at the IAA this autumn with a 100 kWh battery for up to 400 km of range.
Weiterlesen Mar 2, 2019 - 02:13 pm Brabus presents tuned Smart EQ Fortwo Cabrio
At the Geneva Motor Show, the tuning forge Brabus is presenting the Ultimate E Shadow Edition, an electric compact car based on the Smart EQ Fortwo Cabrio with a 68 kW power boost. The very a limited edition of 28 units is up for sale starting at 64,900 Euro.
Weiterlesen Feb 25, 2019 - 02:10 pm Daimler considering cooperation with Geely on Smart
Daimler is considering to finally cooperate with the Chinese manufacturer and the latest stakeholder Geely for the Smart successor models that are to be EV only from 2020. Concrete talks on technical cooperation are already underway.
Weiterlesen Oct 7, 2018 - 05:16 pm Daimler breaks ground for U.S. battery factory
Mercedes-Benz has broken ground for its new battery plant in Tuscaloosa, USA, which will form part of their global network of production hubs. The carmaker is investing a total of $1BN at the site, which will begin building batteries for the future EQ series.
Weiterlesen Jul 30, 2018 - 04:04 pm EQC to celebrate September world premiere in Stockholm
Daimler has announced intentions to present the serial version of the EQC on the fourth of September at this year’s @me convention in Stockholm. This means they will beat their competitor Audi by about two weeks, who postponed the presentation of their e-tron to the 17th.
Weiterlesen Jun 20, 2018 - 05:05 pm Brand new electric Smart cars to share in Stuttgart
The car2go fleet in Mercedes’ home town Stuttgart is the first to include the electric Smart of the latest generation. They boast the new faster charger and Smart wants to complete the exchange of all 500 electric cars with new ones this autumn.
Weiterlesen Jun 19, 2018 - 01:31 pm Mercedes tests EQC under summer conditions
After the successful completion of winter testing for the EQC, Mercedes-Benz has sent the vehicle to Spain to undergo an extensive stress testing program under intense heat and sun, with temperatures up to 50°C.
Weiterlesen Jun 5, 2018 - 02:28 pm Daimler’s first EQC and electric S-class delayed?
It looks like Daimler might be coming ever later to the electric game as German Handelsblatt cites sources saying the first electric car, the EQC might be delayed with the same being alleged for the electric S-class.
Weiterlesen Jun 4, 2018 - 12:02 pm Mercedes hires beatboxer to make some noise for EVs
Mercedes wants to give people some time to ease into the silence of an electric car. Their latest clip advertising the arrival of their first EQ concept comes with a rather unique ICE soundtrack – not from an artificial but most organic source.
Weiterlesen Apr 18, 2018 - 08:50 pm Mercedes wants to make Smart hip all over
Daimler is ready to party, or at least their youngster, and soon to be all-electric Smart label is. They created what they call their “smart mobile disco” aka a “workstation for DJs” in an attempt to link the brand to club culture.
Weiterlesen Apr 17, 2018 - 07:03 pm Hubject & Daimler enable app-less charging
Daimler and Hubject have successfully completed the pilot test phase for their project Plug&Charge with charging station operator Ebee Smart Technologies. The new Smart EQ is also Daimlers first car that already is capable of using the system.
Weiterlesen Apr 9, 2018 - 01:08 pm Smart is going all-electric in Europe too
Daimler’s compact car outlet Smart is turning into an all-electric brand in Europe as well after the same strategy had already been decided upon in the States. On the continent, Mercedes will flick the Smart switch by 2020.
Weiterlesen Apr 8, 2018 - 06:52 pm Daimler starting electric cup with Smarts
Daimler has announced the Smart EQ ForTwo E-Cup for this year. The race will feature a small series using 16 electric Smart cars in Italy. The races will commence on the 8th and 9th of July with a double race on a street track in Turin.
Weiterlesen Apr 8, 2018 - 04:57 pm Mercedes to expand EQ family by two new sedans
Mercedes-Benz has announced their intentions to further expand their electric brand EQ, next to the EQC in 2019 and the EQA presented at last years IAA, by another electric luxury sedan called the EQS, which will be designed with C-class sizing.
Weiterlesen Mar 13, 2018 - 02:04 pm Mercedes trademarks further EQ designations
Mercedes has filed for multiple trademarks for its EQ line in Canada. A range of EQA and EQB names with numbers have been reserved, hinting at possible power levels such as EQA 200 or EQB 360 among others.
Weiterlesen Mar 5, 2018 - 07:36 pm Daimler integrates future Smart ED models into EQ family
All electric Smart models will belong to Mercedes’ dedicated EV label EQ from now on. This “Smart EQ” era will be marked in Geneva with the Nightsky edition painted in black with blue EQ touches. Real innovation such as the on board charger is postponed meanwhile.
Weiterlesen Feb 25, 2018 - 06:09 pm Daimler motor factory to turn into battery centre in Germany
Workers in Untertürkheim rejoice as Daimler announces to join its battery research with the facilities of its subsidiary Accumotive on site. Together the location will host what Daimler calls its competence centre for batteries within the larger push for e-mobility production hubs.
Weiterlesen Feb 21, 2018 - 06:34 pm Daimler breaks ground for new EQ facility
Mercedes-Benz has broken ground in Sindelfingen for the construction of the so-called Factory 56. Daimler praises the facility to become the “most modern” and wants to build electric cars as well as robo taxis here from 2020.
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