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Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer vehicles with a combustion engine from 2026

The German automobile industry is trying to get out of a deep crisis, and the development of only electric vehicles does not offer great optimism at the moment. With cheap and far more advanced EVs from China, German manufacturers can hardly cope, so as a solution they continued to offer versions with combustion engines. Thus, Mercedes-Benz Vans announced that starting next year, it will also include light commercial vehicles with combustion engines in its offer.

Mercedes-Benz Vans was primarily focused on the production of all-electric vehicles, but reality forced the company to follow the wishes of customers who are increasingly choosing models with a combustion engine. Their previous vehicles were based on the VAN.EA platform (Van Electric Architecture) and now Mercedes says they will develop a new VAN.CA (Van Combustion Architecture) platform. Both platforms will share almost 70% of components, which enables the production of vehicles on the same line, but also reduces costs.

With this change in strategy, Mercedes-Benz Vans strives to secure a better position in the future on the European market as well as easier adaptability to customer wishes.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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BP built its first EV charging hub in the UK

Last year, Shell announced plans to replace oil stations with electric charging stations to meet the growing number of electric vehicles on the road. Another British oil company, BP (British Petroleum), followed the same path and installed five ultra-fast chargers of 300 kW in Cromwell Road in the western part of London, with the capacity to charge 10 cars simultaneously.

The charging station was installed in the place where the fuel station used to be, and BP was guided by research that showed that half of their customers in the UK visit retail sites purely to shop. That is why there is a store next to the charging station where drivers can buy food, drinks and other things.

“This new format site is not just about providing fast, reliable charging where drivers need it, but also delivering an outstanding retail experience, in a strategic location connecting central London with Heathrow and the west of England. Whether you’re looking for EV charging, traditional fuel, or just a great place to rest and recharge, bp is ready to become the first choice for customers on the roadside,” said Richard Bartlett, CEO of bp pulse.

BP Pulse now has almost 3,500 rapid and ultra-fast charge points, including at over 225 bp retail sites.

Source: BP

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New regulations for motorcyclists on the Nürburgring Nordschleife

The Nürburgring Nordschleife is one of the most famous race tracks in the world, but it also gives adrenaline fans the opportunity to test their cars and motorcycles. However, the management has made a new decision that prohibits motorcyclists from using the track for tourist trips, and the decision will come into effect soon.

“The different driving dynamics of two- and four-wheeled vehicles create a risk of misunderstandings, especially when it comes to motorcyclists. In order to make driving safer for everyone, cars and motorcycles will be strictly separated in future. In the meantime, we have changed and expanded our offer for motorcyclists. From now on, the famous tourist drives on the Nordschleife, where anyone with an approved vehicle can take to the track, will be reserved for cars only. Motorcyclists will still be allowed to use the 20.8-kilometer route, but only as part of “sightseeing during professionally organized training sessions,” the statement said.

Motorcyclists will still be able to use the Grand-Prix-Strecke, which is more modern and safer, and special routes will also be organized.

Source: Nürburgring Nordschleife