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10,000 Mercedes EV Charging Stations Targeted Globally

Giancarlo Perlas January 31, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has already positioned itself as a formidable challenger to the dominance of Tesla in the electric vehicle market. The German brand has also overtaken the American automaker in getting a certification for Level 3 autonomous vehicles. However, one major criticism on our beloved brand is the lack of its own charging stations for EVs. This comes amid the rising demand for them and the automaker’s ever-expanding EV portfolio. With that, the company announced its plan to build around 10,000 Mercedes EV charging stations worldwide to appease its consumer base. It All Starts in North America The roadmap of Mercedes for its own EV charging stations starts in North America…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes CEO Sees Shift to EVs as Best for Business

Giancarlo Perlas October 6, 2022

Ola Kallenius, the current CEO of Mercedes-Benz, stated in an interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer that while there will still be a demand in the market for vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICEs) for some time, luxury customers will begin asking for more electric cars and SUVs in the near future rather than in the long run. In fact, the Mercedes CEO thinks that a major transition is already happening as it delivered 31,000 electric vehicle (EV) units in the first half of 2022 alone. He said that we are already seeing the overall transformation of the market. Kallenius stated that truly believes that in this decade, Mercedes will go… Continue Reading »

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Is Tesla in Trouble with the Coming of the Mercedes-Benz EQ?

Giancarlo Perlas April 19, 2018

The all-new Mercedes-Benz EQ range promises to provide consumers a comprehensive electric mobility ecosystem that is composed of products, services, technologies and innovations. Being a product brand of the three-pointed star marque, EQ’s key offerings include electric vehicles, wall boxes, charging services and energy storage units. Should Tesla feel threatened of its position in the market with the impending arrival of the Mercedes-Benz EQ EVs? TheStreet explores the possible answer to the question here. Neck-to-Neck in Tech According to the source, Tesla arguably makes the best electric cars in the world at present. They are reliable, have a lot of tech, have excellent performance and good safety ratings. However, Mercedes… Continue Reading »

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Daimler Warns a Fall in Demand for Diesel Cars But with Positive Outlook in Electric Vehicles

Giancarlo Perlas February 21, 2018

UK Pricing For The Mercedes-Benz GLS Released

Daimler warned their suppliers of a fall in the demand for diesel cars. Now, the company is forcing them to help in electrifying the entire Mercedes-Benz range going to 2022. According to Reuters, Daimler released a statement on February 13 warning, “a fall in demand for diesel cars and a switch to electric vehicles could force it to prop up its supplier base.” Before going further though, it should be noted that the term “electrify” of Mercedes does not mean producing pure electric-powered vehicles only similar to Tesla’s strategy. The word may include units with hybrid setup and all-electric vehicles. The parent of Mercedes explained that they will require a… Continue Reading »

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Four Mercedes-Benz EVs Targeted Going to 2020

Giancarlo Perlas May 24, 2016

Daimler has set its sights on introducing at least four Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle models going to 2020. According to UK’s Autocar, Daimler board member and head of its Research and Development Thomas Weber made the announcement after the German government revealed that it will begin offering sales subsidies on all EVs costing under £47,300. Based on an insider information, the plan includes two electric saloons and two SUV models. The electric cars and SUVs will basically follow the design of their petrol-fed and diesel-powered base models. However, the EVs will reflect a minor unique element in their designs in order for them to be easily recognizable as zero-emission autos. The fruition of the program… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz and Qualcomm Announce a New Technology Partnership

Giancarlo Perlas May 26, 2015

Mercedes-Benz and Qualcomm are currently enjoying a fruitful partnership in Formula One. The tech firm is serving as the developer of Mercedes-AMG Petronas’ advanced communications array. Recently, Daimler AG announced that it has entered into another technology partnership with the telecom firm. According to Evo, the new deal centers on the development of wireless charging units for Mercedes electric vehicles. It should be noted that the two companies are no longer new to the idea of developing wireless chargers for EVs. Qualcomm has been on the project for several years already while Daimler has entered a joint-venture with BMW last year to come with standardized wireless EV chargers. So far, we have no word yet… Continue Reading »

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Daimler-BYD’s DENZA EV officially unveiled at Auto China 2014

Ryan Joseph Ramos April 21, 2014

The highly anticipated product of the Daimler-BYD joint venture finally got its world premiere. At the Auto China 2014 event, BYD Daimler New Technology showcased the production model of its pet project, an electric vehicle developed specifically for the Chinese market. BDNT expects the first unit of the DENZA automobile to be available by September 2014. The car is priced at RMB369,000, or around $59,250. Of course, BDNT aims to make the deal more enticing for those on the fence by throwing in considerable subsidies that reach a total of nearly RMB120,000, which is going to be shaved off the price of the vehicle straight away. BDNT, established in 2010,… Continue Reading »

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