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Mercedes Revolutionizes EV Braking With Innovative In-Drive System

Giancarlo Perlas November 28, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is pioneering a new EV technology that embeds the braking system directly into the car’s electric drive unit. Mercedes-Benz’s innovative electric vehicle (EV) braking system could unlock significant advantages over conventional builds. It would potentially allow the three-pointed star marque to improve its electric cars’ performance, reliability, and longevity. The luxury car maker could attain these while staying true to its ESG commitments and sustainability targets. A Maintenance-Free EV Braking System According to InsideEVs, Mercedes’ upcoming in-drive braking system will be housed within the drive unit itself. Its unorthodox approach is unlike the typical outboard brakes manufacturers equip on most cars or even the inboard brakes some of them… Continue Reading »

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First Standalone Electric SUV Based On AMG.EA Platform Teased

Giancarlo Perlas November 8, 2024

Mercedes-AMG revealed that it will make a standalone SUV using its proprietary AMG.EA platform. The electric SUV will likely get Yasa’s electric motor technology, which Mercedes-Benz previewed under the Vision One-Eleven. Previously, Mercedes-AMG teased an electric sedan that will carry the AMG.EA platform. The high-performance brand of the three-pointed star marque plans to unveil it by next year. Interestingly, the same architecture will be used in its first standalone SUV. A Historic Milestone for AMG The event marks the first time for Mercedes-AMG to create a completely in-house SUV. This is also the second electric vehicle (EV) to benefit from the AMG.EA platform. The still unnamed electric SUV will join… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes CEO Takes The Next-Gen CLA For A Test Drive

Giancarlo Perlas November 7, 2024

Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius and Sarah Harman teased some features of the upcoming CLA EV during a test drive. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius recently took the upcoming CLA for a spin to tease what it has to offer once it hits the market. With Sarah Harman riding shotgun, the two rode the heavily camouflaged electric vehicle (EV) around the three-pointed star marque’s Immendingen test facility in Germany. Key Features of the New Mercedes CLA Design Besides its recognizable contours that resembled the Concept CLA, there’s really not much to see with the car due to its zebra-patterned wraps. However, Källenius and Harman were kind enough to satisfy a bit of… Continue Reading »

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AMG CEO: V8 Buyers Will Have No Problem Switching To Electric

Giancarlo Perlas October 4, 2024

Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe claimed buyers will have no problem ditching V8 in favor of electric powertrains. Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe previously admitted that customers need some time to get excited for electric technology. He added that it’s important for them to be open-minded. AMG CEO: People Will Move on From V8 to EV Fast-forward recently, the AMG boss continued his rather controversial electrification narrative. According to Schiebe, buyers will have no problem switching from a big V8 engine to electric. “Customers who came to the brand because of the V-8 did not come because they just wanted to have a big engine,” explained Schiebe in an interview with Autocar… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Unveils Custom League Of Legends G-Class EV

Giancarlo Perlas September 28, 2024

Mercedes-Benz has been a long-standing partner of the League of Legends Esports. As such, it recently unveiled a new version of the G-Class EV during the multiplayer online battle arena video game’s most important event of the year. In collaboration with Riot Games, the developer behind League of Legends, Mercedes-Benz will serve as the competition’s official trophy carrier. Making things more special was its unveiling of a bespoke G-Class EV, which will present the Summoner’s Cup at the League of Legends World Championship 2024. Features of the Special Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV Mercedes’ MANUFAKTUR program customized the electric G-Class for the special occasion. The electric SUV carries an all-black armor with… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Unveils The G 580 With EQ Technology

Giancarlo Perlas June 25, 2024

Mercedes-Benz recently launched the all-new G 580 with EQ Technology, a groundbreaking addition to the iconic G-Class series established in 1979. The new model combines a traditional design with state-of-the-art features to set the bar in the electric luxury SUV market. Powertrain The G 580 possesses a 116 kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery integrated into the ladder frame to provide a low center of gravity and a remarkable range of up to 473 kilometers. A durable, torsion-resistant casing safeguards the battery against water and dirt intrusion, while underbody protection made from a blend of materials, including carbon, shields it from physical impact. The electric G-Class boasts four individually controlled motors near… Continue Reading »

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Tesla’s NACS Expands To Include Mercedes-Benz Soon

Giancarlo Perlas June 24, 2024

Tesla’s Supercharger network is set to undergo significant changes in the coming months. Recently, it has added Mercedes-Benz in its “coming soon” section. Transition to NACS Standard Tesla’s Next-Generation Charging Standard (NACS) has been gaining a lot of traction lately due to its potential to simplify EV charging. This standard, certified by SAE as “J3400,” utilizes the same connector that Tesla vehicles have been using for years. Most manufacturers are currently in the process of transitioning their vehicles to adopt the NACS standard, with plans to provide adapters for older charging standards. Supercharger Network Expansion Tesla’s Supercharger network, which has been hailed as the gold standard for EV charging in… Continue Reading »

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