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By Christoph Rauwald and Matthew Miller

September 2, 2020 at 12:30 PM UTC

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Mercedes-Benz wants its lineup of battery-powered cars to extend all the way up to ultra-luxury vehicles to help defend its high-end market position, where electric offerings remain scarce.