Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Mercedes-Benz has demonstrated the feasibility of autonomous driving on both interurban and urban routes with its S 500 INTELLIGENT DRIVE research vehicle. The self-driving S-Class had to deal autonomously with a number of highly complex situations such as traffic lights, roundabouts, pedestrians, cyclists and trams. Click to enlarge.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Earlier in the month, reports were circulating that Mercedes-AMG would be re-instituting V8 power for its high-performance variants of the C and E-Class. & According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport , sources from within the company have denied suggestions that larger engines would be returning to the AMG C and E63.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 26, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has officially received certification to operate its SAE Level 3 autonomous driving system, DRIVE PILOT, in Nevada, making it the first brand to do so in the United States. Mercedes first launched its DRIVE PILOT system at the end of 2021. It can operate at speeds up to 40 MPH.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2015

Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new driver assistance package for the E-Class coming next spring which will enable semi-automated driving on freeways, highways and in city traffic; allow the car to be moved into and out of tight parking spaces from outside using a smartphone app; and facilitate autonomous braking to mitigate dangerous situations.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Vans has unveiled the SUSTAINEER (SUSTAINability pionEER) to give an impression of how sustainability in urban delivery operations may look in the future. Mercedes-Benz is convinced of the advantages of battery-electric vans and is preparing to go fully electric before the end of the decade wherever market conditions allow.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT has captured the world’s first approval for ‘conditionally automated’ driving on German highways with its Level 3 system. Mercedes-Benz announced the accomplishment, calling it proof of the company’s “pioneering work in automated driving.”

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling two new preproduction models that combine the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine with the latest-generation 9G-TRONIC 9-speed hybrid transmission. The company is also introducing an intelligent, connected variant of the Mercedes?Benz OM 654 diesel. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a Shooting Brake version of its CLA compact coupé. Two years ago, with the CLS Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz created a sports car with five seats and a large tailgate. The new CLA Shooting Brake is the latest member of Mercedes’ successful compact range, which now includes five models. Earlier post.)

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

One of Germany’s ‘big three’, Mercedes-Benz’ iconic crosshairs have now been targeted towards the EV market. An all-electric Mercedes-Benz SUV that’s more affordable than its bigger brother; the EQC. Model : Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 AMG Line. Mercedes-Benz Design & Powertrain. Quick Facts.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer electric drive options on all its commercial van model lines. The eVito, the second all-electric production model from Mercedes-Benz Vans after the 2010 Vito E-Cell, starts at €39,990 (US$47,000) (in Germany excl. If more speed is needed, the customer can choose a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2018

SF Motors has created a proprietary powertrain that includes custom motors, gearboxes, battery cells and packs, as well as electronic controllers—giving the company control and flexibility in the design of their vehicles. The company has also focused on intelligent technologies to deliver new levels of autonomy and connectivity.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

2015 GLA-Class. Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. Mercedes-Benz, SUVs and compacts.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is staging the world premier of a Sprinter E-CELL battery-electric van at the 2012 International Motor Show (IAA) for commercial vehicles. Mercedes-Benz used the expertise gained from the small van Vito E-CELL ( earlier post ) for the development of the large van Sprinter E-CELL. Click to enlarge.

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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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Teslarati

JANUARY 21, 2022

Following discussions with Senior VP of Design Derek Jenkins and company CEO/CTO Peter Rawlinson, Leno was impressed with what Lucid brought to the table with its first vehicle offering. Rawlinson says the Air Dream Edition was not geared for a world-record 0-60 MPH time, although it stands at a lightning-quick 2.4

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

When matched against the perennial standard of the Mercedes-Benz S500 , the G90 equals or bests this iconic German luxury car in many ways. Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. But things are changing for them.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Mercedes-Benz outlined its plans as the architect of its own operating system MB.OS, which will be introduced mid-decade with the new MMA platform (Mercedes Modular Architecture). The effects of MB.OS range from decoupling development cycles to enhancing customer lifetime value long after the original car purchase.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

BYD officially launched the Yangwang U9 electric supercar with a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 2.36 The luxury SUV has generated hype as a Mercedes G-Class and Land Rover Defender rival with 1,200 hp and premium features like tank turns and tire blowout stabilization. seconds and a $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan) price tag.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2010

million (US$25 million) financed by company contributions as well as European and national funding from Norway and Denmark. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL offers performance on a par with a 2.0-liter The B-Class F-CELL consumes the equivalent of 3.3 The project has a budget of €19.5 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2010

liter V8 biturbo engine with a peak output of up to 420 kW (563 hp) and maximum torque of up to 900 N·m (663 lb-ft) from its higher performance variant for entry into the Mercedes-Benz/AMG lineup this summer. Debuting in the new Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG, the new V8 biturbo consumes 10.5 AMG has developed a 5.5-liter The new AMG 5.5-liter

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 6, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has officially announced its replacement for the discontinued E and C-Class coupes. & With the popularity of coupes dwindling, it presumably makes sense for Mercedes to consolidate its two-door products. .& Some of the most beloved Mercedes models have been coupes. & It’s a little gimmicky.

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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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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 reduced slip on the lockup clutch gives a more direct connection to the accelerator pedal and therefore provides greater agility, the company says. 20 mph (32 km/h). 2014 Sprinter.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

Our customers would like to drive our E-Class as a fuel-cell car. It [fuel cell technology] would work beautifully in a regular sedan shape—normal Mercedes luxury, but filled with pressurized hydrogen. Although Mercedes-Benz has introduced a plug-in hydrogen fuel cell research vehicle—the F125! B-Class F-Cell.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Vans presented the Concept EQV as a study at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019. Now the series version of the Mercedes-Benz EQV (combined power consumption: 27.0 The Mercedes-Benz EQV will be displayed to the public for the first time at this year’s IAA (12 to 22 September). Top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Mercedes-Benz presented the new B-Class F-CELL, its first (limited) series production fuel-cell powered electric vehicle available in the US ( earlier post ), at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The B-Class F-CELL uses a single-speed gear reduction transmission w/reverse and recuperation. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 11.4

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

But if a car company is going to make it today, they need to be selling sport utility vehicles. Where we did much better was on a 110-mile freeway run, in either Eco or Smart mode and with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 31.5 Moving to the head of its class. The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Since the first series project in 1999 for the Mercedes S-Class, the company has realized more than 100 projects for automotive manufacturers worldwide. The systematic networking with driver information and drive systems is gradually advancing the concept toward its goal.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

The German carmaker, which owns brands including Mercedes Benz, already collaborates with Telsa over an electric version of their smart car model. The two companies have already been working closely to integrate Tesla’s lithium-ion battery packs and charging electronics into the first 1,000 units of Daimler’s electric smart car. .

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e. kWh Li-ion battery pack—acceleration improves by about 9% (0-62 mph in 5.6 Acceleration 0-60 mph, seconds. Top speed, mph. Audi Q7 e-tron.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Where we did much better was on a 102-mile freeway run in either Eco or Smart mode and with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 27.5 With a features list that is long and deep, including a full safety suite, the GV70 is a true value proposition in the premium small SUV class.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

In a world premiere, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the self-driving fuel cell hybrid electric F 015 Luxury in Motion concept at the CES. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion at the reveal. Autonomous driving will become a given, Mercedes said. The stack in the F 125!,

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2024

Auto companies like Kia use CES as a vehicle introduction show This is a look, alphabetically, at some of what was announced at CES 2024, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 9-12. Mercedes-Benz, Audible and Amazon Music will soon be able to use Dolby Atmos to immerse themselves in audio storytelling in addition to music.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

But consider the virtuosic movement of a bat in flight, avoiding obstacles and predators at speeds over 80 mph. There are now several companies racing to adapt this “cognitive radar” to the needs of the automotive industry. The role of radar in today’s ADAS is primarily basic object detection and avoidance. In total darkness.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Zytek has unveiled a fully engineered, electric version of the Mercedes A-Class that it developed in just ten weeks. For the A-Class demonstrator, Zytek developed an uprated version of its 55kW E-Drive, using a higher current switching system to increase the maximum torque from 120N·m (89 lb-ft) to 160N·m (118 lb-ft).

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 29, 2021

seconds at over 233 km/h (145 mph), and 0-60 mph in less than 2.5 A factory tour underlines the company's relentless focus on miniaturization and in-house tech. The Silicon Valley-based company on Wednesday announced a "Dream Delivery Day" for Oct. The now-public company, flush with $4.5 miles per kilowatt hour.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The joint-venture company, established in 2010 by Daimler and BYD with a 600-million-yuan ($98 million) initial investment, is the first Sino-German joint venture dedicated to an all-electric vehicle in and for China. (BDNT), in Shenzhen. kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, range is 253 km on the China cycle (157 miles). kWh/100 km (18.9

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