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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Vito model series for the mid-size van (2.5–3.2 torque 230 N·m at 1500–2000 rpm. It works in practically every car or van from Mercedes-Benz—all the way up to the S-Class. This means that the oil heats up quickly to minimise friction losses after a cold start. t GVW) segment.

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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Mercedes-Benz is investing a total of around €3 billion (US$3.3 Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Daimler Board of Management with responsibility for Group Research at Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. In the interests of high power output and a spontaneous engine response, Mercedes-Benz opted for twin-scroll turbocharging.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils Gen4 A-Class; bigger, new engines, focus on content and user experience

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In an event in Amsterdam, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its new A-Class compact line. The new fourth-generation A-Class vehicles are larger than their predecessors, and feature the MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience with a number of functions that were previously the preserve of the luxury class. New, efficient gasoline and diesel engines.

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Mercedes-Benz outlines synergies between F1 motorsport and production car engineering

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Mercedes-Benz has outlined areas of actual synergies between its F1 motorsport activities with Mercedes AMG Petronas and Mercedes-Benz Cars. Thomas Weber, Member of the Daimler Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. By 2009, it was at 25.3 kg and 70% efficiency.

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New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

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Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. In addition, Mercedes-Benz offers a diesel engine combined with a hybrid module. 300 @ 2000. l/100 km (54.7 mpg US) NEDC. Click to enlarge.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

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An early adopter Sinclair’s first venture into the world of clean energy vehicles came in the early 2000’s when she and her husband purchased a Ford Escape Hybrid, a car they still own today. From there, the couple leased a Mercedes B-Class Electric, followed by a Honda Clarity EV.

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New Engines for the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé: More Power, Less CO2

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Mercedes-Benz is offering five newly developed and modified engines—four of them with direct injection—for the new E-Class Coupé, offering more power with lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions than their predecessors. 310 Nm @2000-4300 rpm. Click to enlarge. It consumes around 17% less fuel: 5.1 Displacement. Rated output.

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