article thumbnail

Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz is launching the new S 580 e plug-in hybrid, with which the fourth generation of the hybrid drive system is celebrating its premiere in the S-Class. The plug-in hybrid is available to order, in both short and long wheelbase versions, with price starting at €123,736 (US$146,000). kWh/100 km. kWh/100 km.

Plug-in 418
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz supplying 129 Citaro G hybrid 18m articulated buses to Belgium’s TEC Group

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz is supplying 129 Citaro G hybrid 18m articulated buses to Belgium’s TEC Group. The Citaro G is a 48V mild hybrid. On overrun or when the bus is braking, the energy recovery phase, the motor acts as a generator to produce electric power, which is briefly stored by the Citaro hybrid in capacitors.

Mercedes 448
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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.

Mercedes 448
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

Green Car Congress

Mercedes‑Maybach has launched its first plug-in hybrid: the Mercedes‑Maybach S 580. The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e is initially available in China, followed by Thailand, Europe and other countries. The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e is initially available in China, followed by Thailand, Europe and other countries.

Plug-in 221
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz xEV sales up 37% in Q1; 32% of those battery-electric

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz xEV sales (plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles) rose 37% ub Q1 2022 to 67,800 units of which 21,900 (+210%) units were battery-electric vehicles (BEV). Mercedes-Benz also saw deliveries of S-Class vehicles rise 67% during the quarter. Mercedes-EQ, EQS 580 4MATIC.

Mercedes 468
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz simplifies charging rates for Mercedes me Charge in Europe

Green Car Congress

From June 2022, there will be a new tariff system for the approximately 300,000 charging points in the Mercedes me Charge network in Europe. Mercedes me Charge will offer three new charging tariffs tailored to individual driving performance. Mercedes me Charge offers customers access to more than 850 charging point operators in Europe.

Mercedes 259
article thumbnail

2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Biden tariff hikes: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Kia refreshes its three-row hybrid SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of Mercedes' electric G-wagen, we found it to be a better, more precise off-roader. The Biden administration hikes tariffs on various goods from China, and it goes beyond just EVs and batteries.

Kia 137