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Mercedes-Benz EQC Makes Its Way to the US

The Mercedes-Benz EQC just arrived in the US. The first model under EQ brand of the three-pointed star marque was showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The EQC is a strong contender to the dominance of Tesla in the electric vehicle market. It particularly targets the American brand’s Model X. The Mercedes-Benz EQC takes many styling cues from the latest crossovers of its maker. The unit which it bears the most striking resemblance is the GLC Coupe. However, the German luxury brand earlier cleared out that the EQC will get a more distinctive design in the future, and the changes will come on a… Continue Reading »

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smart forease Makes Its Public Debut at 2018 Paris Auto Show

The smart division of Daimler celebrates its 20th anniversary at the 2018 Paris Auto Show. To commemorate the momentous occasion, the brand debuted its smart forease concept electric vehicle to the public. Smart identifies itself as practical. Therefore, the smart forease was made with that factor in mind. To keep up with it, the company made sure that the concept car is only equipped with the essentials of driving to the point that they even ditched its roofing and made its windscreen shorter than their other compact vehicles. According to Daimler, the smart forease stands for “emotionality, lifestyle and attitude”. Among the concept’s key highlights is its open cabin that aims to make… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Goes All-In on Electric Vehicles with More Than $12B Investment

Mercedes-Benz just launched the Mercedes-Benz EQC crossover on September 4, 2018, virtually marking the beginning of its assault on the electric vehicle segment of the market. The move puts the German luxury car maker head-to-head against the California-based Tesla. According to Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche, they have originally planned to invest €10 billion ($12 billion) for their EV push. However, he told reporters that they have spent “more than that”. He didn’t specify the figures though. “There is no alternative to betting on electric cars, and we’re going all in,” Zetsche stated. “It is starting right now,” he added. The arrival of the Mercedes-Benz EQC seems to be a bad time… Continue Reading »

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Top 4 Things You Need to Know About the Mercedes-Benz EQC Electric Vehicle

The Mercedes-Benz EQC electric vehicle is finally here! Mercedes just unveiled the EQC400 4MATIC model of the range on September 4, 2018, in Stockholm, Germany. It may not look as futuristic as the Mercedes-Benz Concept EQ but there’s a lot to be excited about in the three-pointed star brand’s electric-powered crossover sport utility vehicle. 1. Design Thanks to the previous spy shots and teasers, we already have an idea of what to expect from the Mercedes-Benz EQC. The electric crossover looks like an evolution of the Mercedes-Benz GLC. However, the EV makes itself distinct from its sibling with its cleaner and smoother surfaces featuring well-sculpted corners and panels that are almost… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Drops a Teaser for the EQC Before Its Official Unveiling on September 4

Mercedes-Benz will start the coming month with the unveiling of the EQC electric sport utility vehicle on September 4 in Stockholm, Germany. The company recently released a teaser of the electric vehicle to further build up hype for it. There’s not much to see from the 14-second teaser video but it does reveal what the headlamps and the front grill of the EV will look like. It ends with a confirmation of its unveiling date and venue. Based on the official teaser video and previous spy shots, it appears that Mercedes has introduced many changes in the production model of the EQC compared with its concept version. The new clip shows… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQC Extreme Testing Video Shows Its Resiliency

The Mercedes-Benz EQC is looking ready for its September 4 unveiling. Recently, its maker released a new teaser showcasing the electric vehicle’s resilience under extreme weather conditions. Front Grille and Headlamps Revealed The EQC appears to be gradually shedding some of its camouflage already. Last time, we only saw an outline of its front grille but it was still covered in a vinyl wrap. In the video above, the first few seconds show the same area without any obstruction, which gives us a glimpse of its grille design and a clear view of the EV’s three-pointed star logo. The headlamps are also visible in the clip, and they are certainly… Continue Reading »

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Daimler Uses EV Battery Modules to Add Supply to the German Energy Grid

Daimler, through its partners and subsidiary, Mercedes-Benz Energy, is revitalizing an old coal power plant in Germany by turning it into a big energy storage facility. The company unveiled the new project on June 21, 2018, at the Elverlingsen power station, which makes use of more than a thousand modules from the battery packs of its Mercedes electric vehicles. In 2016, Mercedes started selling its very own battery solutions to households. The rechargeable home battery aimed to offer better capacity than the ones sold by Tesla for home use. This venture of Mercedes started in Germany, but it never really took off to the U.S. According to Electrek, the home… Continue Reading »

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