Mercedes-Benz unveils VISION EQXX prototype with over 620 mile range

Mercedes-Benz unveils VISION EQXX prototype with over 620 mile range, impressive drag coefficient, and a solar roof

Electrek.co by Scooter Doll

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[{"selector":"#anim-7514bffa-dfb3-4b65-a54f-1d9082721897","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] To achieve this goal, Mercedes has implemented several new programs consisting of R&D and actual production to further global EV adoption.

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[{"selector":"#anim-b7540d74-fd40-47f3-9767-8f010db47034","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Several other EV models will join other global markets as well as additional EQ models in coming years.

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