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Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul with a rage of 311 miles

Last year, Mercedes unveiled its eActros electric truck, and on that occasion, Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, said: “We have to acknowledge that transport is part of the problem when it comes to climate change. At the same time, we can and we will be part of the solution.We start with our eActros that has covered more than half a million kilometers on public roads.The eActros and its dedicated services are a big step for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and for our customers towards CO₂- neutral transport. ” Now comes the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul with a longer range (311 miles).

“The tremendous interest in our eActros driving event in Wörth is further proof of the popularity of e-mobility is already gaining with customers. Customers are thus sending a strong signal to all stakeholders to combine efforts and quickly put more and more electric trucks on the road, expand the charging infrastructure and create cost parity, ”said Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

It took two years for the first eActros LongHaul prototypes to appear on the streets. The truck is not finished yet, because it takes time to prepare the final product, which is expected in 2024. Until then, the charging infrastructure should be ready, ie the first MCS (Megawatt Charging System) stations along the main routes, which are jointly developed by Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Traton Group (Scania and MAN).

When it comes to propulsion, Mercedes is silent. It is known that the global supplier of lithium-ion batteries for Mercedes electric trucks will be the company CATL, but it may not be the only one.

The Mercedes-Benz eActros is powered by two electric motors, which are powered by 3 or 4 batteries with a total power of 315 kWh or 420 kWh (depending on the version). This allows a truck with a larger battery to cover a range of 250 miles (400 km), or 186 miles (300 km) with a smaller battery. It takes a little over an hour to charge a 20-80% battery.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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All-electric BMW iX1

The new all-electric iX1 comes from BMW. It is a new generation X1 crossover that is still in the development phase, and which is expected to hit the market at the end of this year. At the beginning, it will only be offered as the xDrive30 model.

Although it looks like the X1 at first glance, the iX1 has been given new styling elements such as a slightly modified front grille surrounded by blue details, new bumpers and LED lights similar to those on the 3 Series, making the new model look powerful. Blue details can also be seen on the sides of the door as well as on the rear bumper.

The car has a larger wheelbase. Compared to the X1, the new crossover is 53mm longer, 24mm wider and 44mm taller, with a luggage space capacity of 540 liters. Inside, the seats are upholstered in burgundy leather which in combination with black leather can be seen on the door panels and dashboard. In front of the driver, there is a steering wheel covered with black leather and a digital touch screen, so the manual buttons have been removed.

The BMW iX1 is one of the most powerful members of the third generation X1 family. It is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 313 hp (230 kW) and 364 lb-ft (494 Nm) of torque. With all-wheel drive, the car reaches 62 mph in 5.7 seconds. Thanks to the 64.7 kWh battery, the iX1 has a range of 438 km. The battery supports BMW’s latest charging technology and new software that also uses the BMW i7, which means that DC charging of up to 130 kW is enabled, ie the battery can be charged up to 70 percent of capacity in 29 minutes.

Source: BMW

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The new DeLorean Alpha5 will be EV

The car company DMC decided to return the legendary car, but this time as EV. It is a modern Alpha5 model that still retains some features of the well-known design of its predecessor, the DMC-12, such as the door.

The car is painted in a combination of two colors, and the roof line is a reminder of the well-known model from the trilogy “Back to the Future”. It is equipped with thinner front and rear lights, a charging port located on the front left bumper, so there is no need to open the lid. There are also massive wheels.

Inside, the driver has at his disposal a touch screen, located on the center console, with all control buttons. There is also a complete digital cluster as well as a steering wheel with a flat bottom.

When it comes to powertrain, there is not much information. It is known to reach 62 mph in less than 4 seconds with a top speed of 150 mph (241 km / h). The engine is powered by a battery of over 100 kWh, which gives the car a range of more than 300 miles (483 km). All this comes as standard equipment.

The company announced that in the future we could expect a sports coupe with a V8 engine, an electric sedan and a hydrogen-powered SUV. Production of the Alpha5 will begin in 2024 and only 88 units will be produced.

Source: DMC