Key FactsMercedes Expands Electric Car Production in Hungary
18 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: swr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: swr.de
- Mercedes-Benz designates the Kecskemét facility as a key site balancing high quality with cost efficiency.
- The plant’s output will double to 300,000 units annually, now including the electric C-Class model.
- Lower wages and longer working hours in Hungary motivate the shift of core vehicle production overseas.
- This expansion highlights contrasting conditions as German factories face job cuts and reduced orders.
It stands for shared knowledge, common achievement, and shared responsibility.— Péter Magyar, Hungarian Prime Minister, at the opening of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét, describing the Deutsch-Hungarian cooperation.
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Key FactsMercedes-AMG CLA 45: Compact Electric Sports Car Unveiled
4 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: golem.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: golem.de
- The CLA 45 4MATIC+ uses three compact axial-flux motors delivering a combined 680 horsepower for exceptional performance.
- Its advanced drivetrain features variable power distribution across front and rear axles in both sedan and shooting brake models.
- A 94-kWh lithium-ion battery supports WLTP ranges up to 670 kilometers and enables fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in 22 minutes.
- Adaptive suspension, active aerodynamics, and an MBUX infotainment system with AI services enhance driving dynamics and user experience.
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