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Mercedes tries to catch up to Tesla with its all-electric SUV


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Following years of rumors that Mercedes-Benz might unleash an electric model into a high-end market that has so far been dominated by Tesla, the German auto maker finally showed a major card in its hand on Tuesday when it unveiled its plans for a zero-emission crossover SUV called the EQC.

The vehicle will be the first in its EQ lineup — "EQ" meaning "electric intelligence" — and will start production in 2019 with an expected 280-mile electric range. In a series of statements, Mercedes described the EQC as a "muscular" vehicle with a new "electro-look;" the "design idiom of Progressive Luxury." Read more...

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