Mercedes-Benz News
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Mercedes and parent company Daimler AG will pay $1.5 billion in penalties, as it continues to priorities Europe over the U.S. for cleaner EVs.
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CATL battery partnership targeting 435-mile range for Mercedes EQS electric car
Mercedes-Benz and CATL have disclosed that the Chinese battery supplier will supply cells for the future flagship Mercedes EQ electric car.
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CES: Mercedes-Benz "Avatar" concept looks ahead to more environmentally responsible batteries
The AVTR concept car uses organic graphene cells without rare-earth metals, a battery technology that could provide a more ecologically sound future for vehicles.
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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV delayed again for U.S.—now to 2021
The need to ramp up deliveries in Europe has led Mercedes-Benz to again delay its EQC electric SUV until at least early 2021.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC challenges I-Pace, E-Tron at $68,895
The fully electric EQC finally gets a price for the U.S. market, although its introduction remains a few months away.
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Daimler CEO points to future electric Mercedes G-Wagen
Daimler has confirmed a future fully electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, assuring a new life for what's now seen as a gas-guzzler.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class and C-Class diesel models are at the center of a nearly $1 billion fine in Germany.
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Mercedes-Benz is playing it safe with batteries and driving range—for the long haul
Mercedes is intent on maintaining its reputation for safety and longevity, even though some may be quick to point out Tesla's range superiority,
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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS rethinks the S-Class as all-electric
The concept from Mercedes-Benz at the Frankfurt auto show shows how a flagship car for the Mercedes EQ lineup might look.
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Mercedes-Benz A250e in the works to join plug-in hybrid lineup
The A250e, a plug-in hybrid version of the smallest sedan bearing the Mercedes-Benz badge, is due to debut at the Frankfurt auto show in September.
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Tesla pricing, Mercedes-Benz EQE, airless tires, fast charging: Today's Car News
Tesla has revamped its online pricing model, General Motors and Michelin are testing airless tires, and our Twitter followers weigh in on what's most important to them when fast charging.
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Report: Mercedes-Benz EQE shapes up as Tesla Model S rival for 2022
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is expected to be nearly the size of a Model S and offer a range of more than 300 miles on the WLTP cycle.
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With a lookalike actor, BMW applies a German sense of humor to a video that congratulates outgoing Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche on his retirement.
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Mercedes-Benz lays out plan for carbon-neutral future
Under a plan called Vision 2039, which includes more plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and fuel-cell vehicles, and renewable power, Mercedes-Benz is aiming to make its entire global vehicle fleet carbon-neutral by 2039.
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First drive review: 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover charges ahead, luxury first
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC400 SUV is Mercedes’ first long-range fully electric vehicle, its fastest-charging EV, and a quiet and comfortable family vehicle.
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From New York to Shanghai, all the latest electric cars: The Week in Reverse
What company announced plans to finally bring new diesels to the U.S.? Where are new incentives being offered on used EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 19, 2019. This week was all about new-car debuts at the New...
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Mercedes-Benz EQC Edition 1886 electric SUV kicks off a new era
Against the bustling backdrop of the New York auto show, Mercedes-Benz introduced a vehicle that it says celebrates its humble roots—in 1886, when Karl Benz is credited with inventing the first automobile. The Mercedes-Benz EQC 1886 Edition is positioned to show off the extensive range of...
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Ford Explorer plug-in, Karma Revero, German emissions collusion: Today's Car News
European prosecutors charged German automakers Volkswagen, Daimler, and BMW with collusion over emissions shortfalls. Fiat Chrysler will pay Tesla hundreds of millions of euros to meet emissions targets. The 2020 Ford Explorer will get a plug-in hybrid version in Europe. And Karma revealed a few...
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BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen are being charged by the EU for attempting to block more effective (and expensive) emissions tech.
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Tesla Model Y, price cuts on Model S/X, Mercedes in Formula E: Today's Car News
After announcing the base Model 3 on Thursday, Tesla cut prices on the luxury Model S and Model X. CEO Elon Musk also announced a reveal date for the company's long-awaited Model Y SUV. Mercedes-Benz announced that it will join the Formula E racing series. And Ford has delayed releasing new charge...
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$35,000 Tesla Model 3, "Full Self-Driving" returns, BMW-Mercedes car sharing: Today's Car News
Tesla announced it will sell the base $35,000 Model 3 this month, and will only sell cars online going forward. At the same time, CEO Elon Musk announced plans for the company's long-awaited Full Self-Driving system. The U.S. Senate confirmed Andrew Wheeler as permanent EPA Administrator. Daimler...
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Volvo batteries, California superhighways, more efficient motors: Today's Car News
Falling reliability costs the Tesla Model 3 its Consumer Reports recommendation. Could high-speed rail be replaced with high-speed highways? Volvo is pulling depleted batteries out of electric buses to use as energy storage for solar in a large apartment complex in Sweden. Argonne National Lab has...
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Solar primer, Tesla Powerpacks, Mercedes diesel lawsuit, GCR turns 10: Today's Car News
A longtime reader and plug-in car owner lays out an effective roadmap for going solar. Tesla and Electrify America reach an agreement to install Tesla stationary battery storage at some EA DC fast-charge stations. Mercedes-Benz joins the ranks of automakers whose diesel engines are involved in a...
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Tesla and Mercedes batteries, less-affordable electrics, Twitter poll results: Today's Car News
Mercedes-Benz is investing in battery production in Poland. Volkswagen's chairman says small electric cars won't be as affordable for low-income consumers as internal combustion models. And our readers weigh in on whether they'd buy an electric Cadillac. All this and more on Green Car Reports. For...
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