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Mercedes-Benz EQV as RV

As the European RV industry increasingly relies on electrification, Swiss company Sortimo Walter Ruegg PLC has transformed the Mercedes-Benz EQV into an RV.

Sortimo has made numerous modifications. A roof that is extendable in height has been installed, which gives more space in the interior, and solar panels have been installed for charging batteries and auxiliary batteries. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a sink, gas oven and fridge. The EQV features an intelligent navigation system with active range management so the owner doesn’t have to worry about draining the batteries. There is also a Mercedes MBUX infotainment system.

The EQV 300 is equipped with a 90 kWh battery that provides a range between 203 – 226 miles (326 – 363 km), while the EQV 250 with a 60 kWh battery exceeds 133 – 146 miles (213 and 236 km). Both models are available in lengths of 5,140 and 5,370 mm.

How much EQV is heavier than standard after modifications is not yet known, nor how much it costs. The price of the EQV 250 (in Germany) is 67,818 EUR (77,700 USD), while the EQV 300 costs 72,280 EUR (81,700 USD).

Source: Sortimo Walter Ruegg PLC

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Mercedes S 680 Guard is the new vehicle of the German Chancellor

The specially designed Mercedes S 680 Guard is the new vehicle of the German Chancellor. The pride of the German car industry was used by all chancellors from 1949 to 1998. Since 1998, VW Phaeton, Audi A8, BMW 7 Series have been used.

The Mercedes S 680 Guard is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 612 hp (450 kW) and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque, and for the first time 4Matic all-wheel drive. The engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The maximum speed that the car reaches is 118 mph (190 kph), and the average fuel consumption is rated at 19.5 L / 100 km.

The distinctive S Class body is equipped with special protection such as steel shields, ten-centimeter-thick multi-layer glass, bulletproof tires, fire and toxic gas protection systems. The total weight of the car is 4.3 tons, of which the car’s armor weighs two tons, and only the windshield weighs 120 kg. The car comes with VR10 certification.

The price of the S 680 Guard is 547,000 euros, and its production takes about 50 days, while the standard S Class takes only two days.

The former chancellor, Angela Merkel, used an Audi A8 L Security that is powered by a 4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 435 hp (320 kW).

Source: Mercedes

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IONITY is increasing the number of charging stations in Europe

The increase in sales of electric vehicles affects the increase in the number of charging stations. Thus, in the next three years, IONITY (the largest European network of charging stations) is expected to increase its capacity to over a thousand charging stations.

Porsche AG Executive Board Chairman Oliver Blume said: “We are seeing a clear increase in electromobility and the associated high-performance charging infrastructure. At Porsche, 50 per cent of the cars delivered worldwide by 2025 are expected to be partially or fully electric – more than 80 per cent by the end of the decade. By investing in the IONITY joint venture, we are sending an important signal to customers that elevates the comfort and convenience of traveling in an electric vehicle even further. ”

Currently, IONITY has 1,500 charging points, and the intention is to increase that number to 7,000 charging points. They will be built next to larger cities, not just on European highways, and each station will have 12 charging points.

This will have a special significance for owners of Porsche EV models (such as the Porsche Taycan). Through 800-volt technology, they will be able to charge their cars with full potential up to 270 kW. Currently, Porsche through its Porsche Charging Service offers its customers 200,000 charging points of which 6,500 are with a charging capacity of more than 50 kW DC.

IONITY is owned by several major global car manufacturers such as Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motors, Mercedes-Benz AG, BMW Group and Ford Motor Company.

Source: Porsche