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Daimler Truck starts local production of Mercedes-Benz trucks in China

Green Car Congress

Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive (BFDA), the joint venture of Daimler Truck Holding AG and Foton Motor, celebrated the first locally produced Mercedes-Benz trucks with an inauguration ceremony at its new state-of-the-art production site in Huairou, Beijing. Since the launch of the first generation of Actros in 1996, more than 1.5

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Mercedes To Begin Level 4 Autonomous Driving Tests In China

CleanTechnica EVs

Mercedes has been given permission by Chinese authorities to begin testing is autonomous cars on the streets of Beijing. The post Mercedes To Begin Level 4 Autonomous Driving Tests In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes gets approval for Level 4 self-driving tests in China

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Mercedes-Benz has received approval in China to test Level 4 autonomous vehicles on certain roadways, ahead of Tesla’s plans to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) this year. Mercedes approved for turquoise lights to signify self-driving mode What are your thoughts?

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Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

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Mercedes‑Maybach has launched its first plug-in hybrid: the Mercedes‑Maybach S 580. The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e is initially available in China, followed by Thailand, Europe and other countries. The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e is initially available in China, followed by Thailand, Europe and other countries.

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Daimler Truck AG and Foton start joint production of Mercedes-Benz Trucks in China for China

Green Car Congress

jointly announced that both partners will produce and distribute Mercedes-Benz tractors for an advanced market segment in China. BFDA) will localize new heavy-duty tractor models “Made in China for China”, fully adapted to Chinese customers’ requirements. Daimler Truck AG and Beiqi Foton Motor Co.,

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Mercedes-Benz gets the OK to begin testing its Level 4 autonomous driving tech in China

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz has been certified to begin testing its Level 4 autonomous driving technology in Shanghai, China. It is the first international automaker to garner approval from local regulators as the German automaker looks to set its lineup apart from stiff competition overseas.

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Mercedes-Benz and BMW to establish a joint high-power charging network in China

Electric Cars Report

BMW Brilliance Automotive and Mercedes-Benz Group China have reached an agreement to establish a 50:50 joint venture in China to operate a high-power charging network and to provide Chinese customers with premium charging services.

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