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2022/04/19

The new Mercedes EQS SUV at a glance


MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP - 
Depending on the vehicle equipment and configuration, WLTP ranges of up to 660 kilometres[1] are possible.

The torque sent to the wheels by the respective eATS (electric drive train) is checked 10,000 times per minute and adjusted if necessary. This enables a much faster response in the versions with 4MATIC than with mechanical all-wheel drive.

As standard, the EQS SUV has rear-axle steering with a steering angle of up to 4.5 degrees, and as special equipment even up to 10 degrees. The turning circle is reduced from 11.9 to 11.0 metres with 10-degree rear-axle steering.

The electric motor on the rear axle has 2 windings with 3 phases each. The 6-phase design makes this permanently excited synchronous motor (PSM) particularly powerful. Its peak power is 265 kW.

DIGITAL LIGHT (special equipment) has a light module in each headlamp with three extremely bright LEDs whose light is refracted and directed with the help of 1.3 million micro-mirrors. The resolution is therefore more than 2.6 million pixels per vehicle.

Mercedes me Charge has one of the most tightly knit charging networks with over 700,000 charging points, including around 300,000 in Europe.

With the MBUX Hyperscreen (special equipment), multiple displays merge seamlessly to create an impressive curved screen band over 141 centimetres wide. The area perceived by the occupants measures 2432.11 sq. cm.

The large glass covering the MBUX Hyperscreen is curved in three dimensions in a moulding process at temperatures of approx. 650°C. This process allows a distortion-free view of the display unit across the entire width of the vehicle, irrespective of the radius of the glass cover.

A lithium-ion battery with up to 12 cell modules is installed in the EQS SUV. With this generation of batteries, a major step has been achieved in terms of the sustainability of the cell chemistry: the optimised active material consists of nickel, cobalt and manganese in a ratio of 8:1:1.

The optional driving sound of the EQS SUV is interactive and reacts to a good dozen different parameters such as the position of the accelerator pedal, speed or energy recovery.

No.6 MOOD mimosa is the name of the fragrance composed especially for the EQS SUV, based on the aroma of dark chocolate. It bears the number 6 because the first electric cars were added to the model range in 1906 in the form of the "Mercédès Electrique" vehicles. No.6 MOOD mimosa is an earthy fragrance with a touch of sensuality.

To get to the most important applications of MBUX, the user has to scroll through 0 menu layers. Hence the term zero layer.

Head-up displays are available in two sizes as an option. The Augmented Reality Head-up Display shows relevant information and actions three-dimensionally in the real driving situation and surroundings. Its display area has a diagonal of 77 inches. A virtual colour image seems to float in the field of vision at a distance of about 10 metres.

The HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter as part of the optional ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL Plus, with a volume of 9.82 cubic decimetres, cleans the incoming outside air at its very high filtration level. Up to 99.75 percent of particles are separated out. Around 600 grams of activated charcoal are used to neutralise odours. The adsorption area is equivalent to about 150 football pitches.

For haptic feedback during operation, a total of 12 actuators are located under the touch screen surfaces of the MBUX Hyperscreen. If a finger touches certain spots there, they trigger a tangible vibration in the cover plate.

1 Coating of the cover glass simplifies cleaning of the MBUX Hyperscreen. The curved glass itself consists of particularly scratch-resistant aluminium silicate.

8 CPU cores, 24 GB RAM and 46.4 GB per second RAM memory bandwidth are some of the MBUX technical data.

A DC fast charging system with a charging capacity of up to 200 kW is fitted on board for (fast) direct current charging. In 15 minutes, power corresponding to a range of up to 250 kilometres[2] can be recharged on the basis of the WLTP range.

The brightness of the MBUX Hyperscreen is adjusted to the ambient conditions using the measurement data from 1 multifunction camera plus 1 light sensor.

With up to 7 profiles, the display area for the front passenger on the MBUX Hyperscreen can be individualised.

"Hey Mercedes" supports 27 languages with Natural Language Understanding (NLU).

[1] 536-660 km are the provisional range figures of the EQS 450+ (WLTP: Combined power consumption: 23.0‑18.6 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km). Data on power consumption and range are provisional and were voluntarily determined internally in accordance with the "WLTP test procedure" certification method. There are no confirmed figures from an officially recognised testing organisation to date. Deviations from the final data are possible.

[2] Provisional figures for the EQS 450+ (WLTP): combined power consumption: 23.0‑18.6 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km). Data on power consumption and range are provisional and were voluntarily determined internally in accordance with the "WLTP test procedure" certification method. There are no confirmed figures from an officially recognised testing organisation to date. Deviations from the final data are possible.

2022/01/15

2022 predictions: China to rule EV landscape in 2022, says GlobalData

2022 Imperium ET5

GLOBALDATA - 
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular among consumers but are causing issues for automakers, who are grappling with supply chain crises and raw material shortages. In its latest report, ‘Tech, Media, & Telecom (TMT) Predictions 2022 – Thematic Research’, leading data and analytics company GlobalData predicts that Tesla and China are set to maintain their dominance in the EV sector.

As 2021 draws to a close, Amrit Dhami, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, offers her view on these predictions:  

The lithium shortage will not affect all players equally

“In the short term, the lithium shortage will barely scuff the shoes of the big players like Tesla and Toyota, as their supply chains are more vertically integrated. Further, lithium supply issues won’t necessarily mean a drastic rise in the cost of EVs in the short run—automakers could compensate elsewhere on the production line and offer lower-quality interiors.

“Looking further into the future, Tesla and Toyota are betting on different horses for the future of EV batteries, with Toyota set on solid state. We’ll see the first EVs powered by solid-state batteries hit the roads by 2025, but these will be a lot costlier than regular lithium-ion EVs, and so won’t reach the mass market until later.”

Tesla to retain its crown in the West, but China will dominate the overall EV landscape

“Many automakers have now committed to producing EVs, but Tesla’s brand power will be problematic for BMW, Mercedes, and others in the premium space. If a consumer is willing to splash the cash on a pricier EV, they’re inclined to go for the face of the market—Tesla.

“In 2020, 48% of all EVs on the road could be found in China — more than the combined figure for the US and Europe. China’s EV fleet will be 60% of the world’s total by 2030. Xi Jinping has extended both the sales tax exemption on EVs and subsidies for domestically built EVs to the end of 2022.

“China’s large domestic market, raw materials access, and favorable government policies mean it will continue to dominate the EV landscape and won’t be as disadvantaged by the lithium shortage. Xi Jinping has facilitated the growth of the domestic EV market, causing Tesla to lose market share in China to BYD. This is not only to cement China’s dominance in EVs but also to help meet the net zero target year of 2060.”

The shift towards EVs is becoming demand led

“EVs as a proportion of new light vehicle production will rise from 5% in 2021 to 11% in 2025, with annual EV production exceeding 10 million units.

“The shift towards EVs has mainly been driven by environmental, social and governance (ESG) related legislative changes, but momentum is also becoming led by demand. This year’s energy crisis means people don’t want to be so reliant on global supply chains, accelerating the move away from petrol and diesel. Consumers are also becoming more environmentally conscious—particularly Generation Z.”