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Mercedes Enters New Era With Flagship Sedan Going Electric

  • Biggest maker of luxury cars unveils battery-powered EQS
  • Analysts praised model after testing camouflaged prototypes
WATCH: Daimler CEO Ola Kaellenius discusses the launch of the new electric EQS sedan, and says the company is committing billions to its electric push.(Source: Bloomberg)

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Mercedes-Benz has long billed the S-Class as the pinnacle of luxury and performance for the combustion age. It’s now intent to do the same with an all-electric sibling.