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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. Ladder-type frame, high-torque six-cylinder engine, and permanent all-wheel drive are compulsory for us. The top-of-the-line model will be powered by a V6 diesel in combination with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive.

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Oyster Wave Power Machine Generates Electricity Onshore; Sea Trials Begin This Autumn

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The Oyster concept for transforming wave power to onshore electricity. In contrast to many other wave power devices, Oyster uses hydraulic technology to transfer wave power to shore, where it is then converted into electricity. Onshore, conventional hydroelectric generators convert this high-pressure water into electrical energy.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

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There are three design and equipment variants to choose from as well as four- or six-cylinder engines, rear-wheel drive and engageable or permanent all-wheel drive, a six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed automatic transmission. 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The market launch in Europe is scheduled for November 2017.

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