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Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

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Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Policy.

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Mercedes-Benz Berlin Engine Plant to Produce New Generation of Electric Engines

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The Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin will produce a new generation of transmission-integrated electric engines for Mercedes-Benz hybrid vehicles from 2012 onwards. The Berlin plant currently produces V6 and V8 diesel engines and V12 biturbo engines for the Mercedes-Benz and Maybach brands.

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German Government to Award up to 9M to Support Development of Battery-Electric Mercedes-Benz Vans

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The Federal German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Reactor Safety ( BMU ) will award Mercedes-Benz Vans a grant of up to €9 million (US$13.4 Up to 50 Mercedes-Benz vans will be produced and delivered to customers as part of this project. Tags: Electric (Battery).

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New Citaro Fuel Cell Bus Debuts in Hamburg; 50% Lower Fuel Consumption

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The new Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid made its first appearance in its future operating location of Hamburg. Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL cars starting 2010, which are also equipped with a fuel cell drive system. Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL cars starting 2010, which are also equipped with a fuel cell drive system.

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Daimler Previews Work on Electric Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Sportscar

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Mercedes-AMG, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars, is developing a battery electric version of its upcoming SLS AMG sportscar, now in vehicle testing. One transmission per axle transmits the power. Tags: Electric (Battery). Components of the electric SLS AMG. Click to enlarge.

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First European Lighthouse Project for Hydrogen Fuel Cars to Launch in Norway; 17 Fuel Cell Vehicles and Refueling Station in 2011

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billion) to be invested by 2014 supports the H2moves project together with national funds from the Norwegian Transnova program and the Danish EUDP programme as well as industry contributions. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL offers performance on a par with a 2.0-liter Tags: Europe Fuel Cells Hydrogen. Earlier post.).

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry representatives. Genesis fields a powerful SUV.

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