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Mercedes-AMG, Garrett developing 48V electric exhaust gas turbocharger

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Mercedes-AMG is moving ahead with electrification through innovative developments while also benefiting from motorsport know-how. An electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which in future will be used for the first time in a series production model, is already in the final stages of development.

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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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Mercedes-AMG presented the SL 43, a technically innovative new entry model for the AMG SL roadster, arriving in US dealerships in summer 2023, starting from $109,900. liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. Under the hood of the open-top 2+2-seater is an AMG-enhanced 2.0-liter

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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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Following two variants with V8 engines, Mercedes-AMG is presenting the entry-level SL 43 version of its newly developed roadster icon. The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5 —Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes?Benz

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Mercedes-Benz Vito gets OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine

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Mercedes-Benz is expanding Vito van range with enhancements including new high-torque four-cylinder diesel engines for the Vito Tourer with passenger car approval. With the near-engine, insulated position of the components, the exhaust-gas aftertreatment system enjoys low heat loss and advantageous working conditions.

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Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

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With an output of up to 310 kW (421 hp), the completely newly developed Mercedes-AMG 2.0-liter With this engine, Mercedes-AMG has even exceeded the previously most powerful M 133 by 30 kW (41 hp). Together with the likewise divided ducts in the exhaust manifold, this makes it possible to feed the exhaust flow to the turbine separately.

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