Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the second generation of its mid-range GLC SUV (the SUV in the C-Class segment, formerly the GLK). In addition to cutting fuel consumption by up to 19% in comparison to the previous model on the conventional engined models, Mercedes also introduced another plug-in hybrid SUV model: the GLC 350 e 4MATIC.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2014

Lightning Hybrids , a maker of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), released initial results from emissions testing conducted by an independent testing facility in Colorado of two medium-duty trucks upfitted with the Lighting Hybrids system. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8

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Hybrid Emissions West Virginia Colorado 275

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve. Technology adoption.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. l/100 km (54.7 mpg US) NEDC.

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Mercedes 304

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

—Jörg Prigl, head of the product group Compact Cars at Mercedes-Benz. A few months after the market launch, a basic gasoline engine rated at 45 kW/60 hp will extend the range. Crosswind Assist is active from 80 km/h (50 mph) when driving straight ahead and in gentle bends. meters (from curb-to-curb) and 7.30

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Mercedes Engine Standards MPH 210

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 3, 2022

An Impressive First All-Electric Car from Mercedes-Benz. Times are changing at Mercedes-Benz. The S Class, long having been recognized as the benchmark for luxury full-size sedans, has been joined by the all-new EQS, the first-ever Mercedes built on a dedicated EV platform. A New Mercedes-Benz Experience.

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Mercedes All-Electric Clean Cleaning 90

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? This means doing errands, taking the kids to sports or visiting friends, even most commutes, will be done without using any gasoline. Once the battery is depleted, the Pacifica is then powered by the gasoline hybrid system.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7 Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS EV. The average fuel economy was 46.3 liter 4-cylinder engine.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The engineers at Mercedes-Benz have also fine-tuned the Sprinter’s accessory equipment for maximum economy. 20 mph (32 km/h). 2014 Sprinter. Click to enlarge. Accessory equipment.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Put another way, even when driving the conventional T6 model and accelerating briskly up a winding road, the driver has no idea that only a 2.0L (1,969 cm 3 ), 4-cylinder gasoline engine is doing the work. While the Mercedes GLE 550e will use a 3L twin-turbo V6 and the Audi Q7 e-tron a 3L TDI diesel, the BMW X5 xDrive 40e also features a 2.0L

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A mild hybrid has an electric motor that provides efficiency for the main gasoline engine by allowing the engine to be turned off whenever the car is coasting, braking or stopped, then quickly restarted once power is required. With 0-60 mph in 5.3 mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 60

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. Fast and composed In a few 0-60 mph runs, we consistently clocked around 4.6

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. The 2022 Genesis G70 comes with two gasoline engine options. Tailored to be driven. Power Options. The base 2.0-liter A statement.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

New M270 gasoline direct injection engine. “No model change in the history of Mercedes-Benz has ever seen so many new developments introduced in one fell swoop.” Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Head of Development, Mercedes-Benz Cars. Gasoline engines.

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine Standards 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Mercedes-Benz has launched its new C-Class, featuring a lightweight design concept with weight savings of up to 100 kg (220 lbs); excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines along with a hybrid model. Soon after the market launch, Mercedes-Benz will expand the range of engines substantially. The new C-Class. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Plug-in Diesel Engine 281

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2022

We turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 The two-line LED lights are a signature Genesis design, front and rear. For a six-year old company, Genesis is traveling at light speed when it comes to becoming an all-electric car brand. Acceleration in Comfort drive mode was strong, but select the Sport mode and it becomes exciting.

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All-Electric Arkansas Charging Power 78

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

With order-taking having begun in July ( earlier post ), and first customer deliveries slated for this month, Mercedes-Benz has provided more detail on its top-end S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID, the third hybrid model in the new S-Class (the others being the S 400 HYBRID and S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID). Earlier post.). seconds and can drive up to 33 km (20.5

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 225

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2024

Drive Modes Classy lights The four drive modes—Eco, Normal, My Drive and Sport—are selected from a toggle on the left side of the steering wheel. Light 230 miles All-electric range (AER) 76.1 0-60 mph: 7.7 0-60 mph: 7.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 8.8 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.7 of torque 0-60 mph: 5.7

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Kia SUV All-Electric MPH 87

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). During my test drive I drove a 3.2

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Mercedes-Benz M-Class, ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY. The third-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class on average consumes 25% less fuel than the previous models. Joachim Schmidt, Board Member of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales & Marketing. seconds before going on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). BlueDIRECT gasoline unit.

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Mercedes SUV Fuel Energy 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2018

Porsche works driver Neel Jani lapped the 7.004 kilometer long Belgian Grand Prix Circuit in the Ardennes mountains in 1:41.770 minutes, beating the previous record by 0.783 seconds that was set by Lewis Hamilton (GB) at the wheel of a Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid. Jani achieved a top speed of 359 km/h (223 mph) and an average speed of 245.61

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Porsche Hybrid 2017 Exhaust 220

Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Despite high-end offerings like the Tesla Model X, Rivian R1S and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, no mass-market brand has brought a three-row SUV to the US market. Its blocky styling is still sleeker than most gasoline three-row SUVs, and it attracted looks both when parked and on the highway. At $4,300 more, the larger 99.8 Volvo quotes 3.4

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Volvo Kia SUV North America 119

Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Created by engineers with years of EV experience, the 2022 Lucid Air is a stunning debut that confronts Tesla—and Mercedes-Benz—with a new competitor. The new carmaker’s all-electric luxury sedan not only competes directly with the aging Tesla Model S, but also with the brand-new Mercedes-Benz EQS. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker.

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Miles Mercedes IDEA All-Electric 143

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2012

liter, 3-cylinder range extender engine was design-protected to run on either gasoline or renewable bio alcohol fuels (methanol and ethanol). The 414E accelerates from 0-60 mph in around 4 seconds, with a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h). (As Cutaway showing location of major powertrain elements. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Hybrid Plug Engine 316

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

What you will see is a sharp design with a great stance that rivals its Mercedes-Benz CLA, BMW 2-Series, and the Audi A3 competitors. The 2021 Cadillac CT4 comes with two gasoline engines that run on 91 octane and two automatic transmission options, in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Sports luxury sedan. Under $34,000.

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

not a truck or SUV, and not a vehicle from BMW, Audi, Porsche or Mercedes-Benz) have until recently only had Volkswagen-brand cars as an option: Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat. turbo-diesel enables 0-60 mph acceleration of about 8.6 The Cruze Diesel is identified by a discreet badge on the trunk. Click to enlarge. 2014 Ecotec 2.0L

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 21, 2023

liter gasoline engine (405 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque) has been tuned to deliver more low-end pulling power and supplants the 6.2-liter You’ll lose a few thousand pounds if you stick with a pickup burning gasoline. Four-wheel drive is standard on everything from the XLT and up. liter V8 as the default engine. Meanwhile, the 7.3-liter

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Ford F-150 Commercial Diesel 85

Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Despite high-end offerings like the Tesla Model X, Rivian R1S and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, no mass-market brand has brought a three-row SUV to the US market. Its blocky styling is still sleeker than most gasoline three-row SUVs, and it attracted looks both when parked and on the highway. At $4,300 more, the larger 99.8 Volvo quotes 3.4

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Volvo Kia Charging SUV 52

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall attractive design that grabs attention. The added muscle with the V6 twin-turbo returned high four-second acceleration to 60 mph.

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars. Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. It is much more than that. Engineering Advantages of the PHEV.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

A car like the Circuit does not like to be stuck on roads with 25 mph speed limits, but those roads made up most of the prescribed route. Side mirrors and a tiny tunnel of light for the rearview mirror to see through simply are not enough, and did nothing to make driving this expensive prototype easy with Detroit drivers all around.

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Dodge Circuit Dodge Electric Cars Chrysler 45

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2012

Mercedes-Benz A-Class, A 180 CDI Click to enlarge. The A 180 CDI will be the first Mercedes-Benz to emit only 98 g of CO 2 per kilometer. On the gasoline engine side, the A 200 with 115 kW (156 hp) and 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque consumes 5.4 liters/100 km (55 mpg US) (provisional figure). liters/100 km (43.6

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Standards MPG Mercedes Fuel 236