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Mercedes-Benz introducing A- and B-Class plug-in hybrid models

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Benz Cars is introducing plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label in the A- and B-Class. mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 36-32 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.4-14.7 l/100 km (156.7-167.9 l/100 km (146.9-167.9 kWh/100 km).

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Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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The C 180 (115 kW) with manual transmission was taken as the base variant of the new C-Class at market launch for the lifecycle analysis; it was compared with the corresponding preceding model. Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 The new C-Class.

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Mercedes-Benz 48V system debuts in new S-Class

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The conventional 12 volt network is likewise supplied from the new network using a 48 volt/12 volt DC/DC converter. Recuperation: when decelerating, the kinetic energy is converted into electric power and used to recharge the battery. mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions: 150 g/km). combined fuel consumption: 6.6

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Volkswagen to produce XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid at Osnabrück; 261 mpg US

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261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. Operating at 220 volts, the power electronics manage the flow of high voltage energy from and to the battery or E-motor and converts direct current to alternating current. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (approx. Equipped in this way, the 0.8

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Mercedes-Benz to Show S-Class Plug-in Hybrid Concept at IAA; Likely Included in Next Generation of Production S-Class

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We’ve already got all the key technology we need for such a dream car, which is why I see it being included in the next generation of the S-Class. Moreover, because it is fully integrated into the vehicle’s converter housing, the clutch does not take up any additional space. liters of fuel (52 mpg US) (preliminary value).

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The new Lexus full hybrid targets class-leading emissions and also generates significantly less NO x and particulate emissions than an equivalent diesel engine vehicle, Toyota points out. Maximum drive voltage amplification is 650V DC. is 26% lighter.

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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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Fuel economy is rated at an EPA-estimate of 29 mpg city/41 mpg highway/34 mpg combined), a 26% improvement for combined mpg over the previous model. With the addition of these highly efficient engine technologies, it delivers higher power output, and class-leading fuel efficiency. Like the 2.5-liter inches and 3.27

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