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Mercedes GLE plug-in hybrid drive, Ineos electric SUV, Nissan Arizon concept: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ineos leapfrogs past diesel with an electric off-road SUV on the way. And in this SUV-focused day of news, we see what a bigger battery brings to the latest Mercedes plug-in hybrid SUV. In a review, we found the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e plug-in. Nissan shows China a different twist on an electric SUV.

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Used Car of the Day: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D

The Truth About Cars

Once again we're plucking a Mercedes diesel from our forums -- in this case, it's a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. Recent maintenance includes oil, fuel, coolant, and transmission service, new front brake pads, new rear axle CV boots, new differential oil, and a valve adjustment. There are spare parts available.

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Mercedes diesel settlement, Wrangler diesel driven, double-decker V2G: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

diesel settlement has a price tag far below that of VW. We drove the Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel to see if it lives up to its badge, ahead of an expected plug-in. Daimler’s U.S. A French battery maker rises. And double-decker buses are an important part of the world’s largest V2G site. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Mustang Mach-E review, Subaru EV, Mercedes’ electric SUVs, diesel truck sunset: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

European truckmakers target early retirement for diesel. Mercedes-Benz will make electric SUVs in Alabama. Subaru edges ahead with its first electric vehicle. And we take our first drive in the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Mercedes and Stellantis pause European EV battery plans, look to LFP

Baua Electric

Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are pausing work on two EV battery plants and may be looking to LFP battery cells to lower costs, reports Bloomberg. Automotive Cells Company (ACC), a battery supplier for the two automakers with plans to open three new battery plants in Europe at a cost of 7.6 billion euros (approximately $8.2

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Used Car of the Day: 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350

The Truth About Cars

Diesel SUV alert. This 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350 has the BlueTEC powertrain. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter. It also has the Premium Package 1 and 2, the Towing Package, and leather interior.

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All-electric eEconic leads the Mercedes-Benz charge at Road Transport Expo

Electric Cars Report

One of the most significant additions to Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ electric vehicle line-up, the eEconic, made its first appearance in the UK at this week’s Road Transport Expo event. Diesel-powered Econic models have become the vehicle of choice for many municipal operators, and increasingly for other urban applications.

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