The EQS 450 The new EQS SUV

The first all-electric Mercedes-EQ built in the United States

With the introduction of the EQS SUV, Mercedes-Benz is taking a major step towards zero-emission mobility and fulfilling Ambition 2039. The EQS SUV is produced in a completely CO2-neutral way at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which has been the production plant for large SUVs bearing the three-pointed star since 1997. Now the plant goes electric with the EQS SUV and the batteries being made nearby at the new, state-of-the-art battery factory in Bibb County, Alabama.

The EQS SUV combines the progressive design, refinement and comfort that customers love about the EQS sedan with the space and versatility expected from a large SUV. The look-and-feel is a sumptuous fusion of digital luxury and innovative new trim elements, while the “purpose design” of the electric-vehicle architecture delivers exceptionally generous SUV interior dimensions. Each trim level showcases innovative technologies and luxurious features, along with an array of additional options for further customization.

CAN YOU FEEL IT IN THE AIR?

SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! WE HAD A COUPLE OF HOT DAYS AT THE END OF APRIL, AND I (ALMOST) HAD TO REMEMBER HOW TO WORK MY CAR'S A/C.

Boy, we've had a run of cold days and rain this spring, even for the Willamette Valley, but it feels like it's almost over. With the warmer weather comes all the Willamette Valley greatness. It feels like this issue reflects some of what is just around the corner. People are ready to get out and do things!

Artists are all gearing up for art fun. Particularly our featured artist and cover model, Katia Kyte. She does the majority of her work "en plein air" -- French for "outside." We caught up with her at Otter Rock between Newport and Lincoln City. What a great talent she is, and she makes it look so easy.

Also in this issue, we had a chat with Jacob and Cherish from Common Fields. They discussed what an uphill battle it was to get the place up and running in the midst of all the Covid calamity. They've done an amazing job, and they are ready for you to come on in!

Many of you probably watched Guillermo del Toro and Co. win the Oscar for best animated feature, and right now at the Portland Art Museum, they have an exhibition of the models they used to create the stop action masterpiece, Pinocchio. Amazing craftsmen.