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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. 50-state availability will be announced in 2015. Mercedes-Benz has collaborated with Telsa Motors to develop the electric B-Class.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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Mercedes-Benz is introducing the latest version of the bivalent drive E 200 Natural Gas Drive (NGD) variant to the E?Class Mercedes-Benz also introduced the new diesel E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition, with CO 2 emissions of 114 grams/km. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). E 200 Natural Gas Drive.

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New Mercedes-Benz compact CLA Shooting Brake; up to 60 mpg

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Mercedes-Benz is introducing a Shooting Brake version of its CLA compact coupé. It goes on sale in January 2015, with the first models going to customers towards the end of March 2015. Two years ago, with the CLS Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz created a sports car with five seats and a large tailgate. Mercedes connect me”.

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Mercedes unveils electric all-wheel drive Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 show car; CCS charging up to 350 kW

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At Monterey Car Week, Mercedes unveiled the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6. Designed as an electric car, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6, which measures almost six metres in length, features all-wheel drive provided by its four compact permanent magnet synchronous electric motors. The output of the drive system is 550 kW (750 hp).

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Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

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2015 GLA-Class. Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. Mercedes-Benz, SUVs and compacts.

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Mercedes-Benz to showcase pre-production version of coming GLC F-Cell fuel cell PHEV at IAA

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At the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Mercedes-Benz will display publicly for the first time the pre-production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F‑CELL fuel cell plug-in hybrid. Mercedes-Benz has already gathered experience with hydrogen-powered electric vehicles over several vehicle generations. Earlier post.).

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BMW wins overall International Engine of Year 2015 for hybrid drive system in i8 PHEV

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The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 4.4 The other winners from the International Engine of the Year Awards 2015 were: International Engine of the Year Awards 2015. Mercedes-AMG 2-liter turbo. liters per 100 kilometers (approx. 135 mpg imp) plus 11.9 kWh of electricity. Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo (EcoBoost).

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