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Lifecycle CO2 balance of Mercedes-Benz EQC as low as 17.1t CO2 with hydropower

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The lifecycle CO 2 balance of the Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC is as low as 17.1 environmental check by Mercedes; the results were verified by TÜV Süd. On the other hand, the proportion of polymers, light alloys and other metals is increased. tonnes of CO 2 when the electricity is produced by hydropower; 16.4

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

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The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post ) delivers up to 64% lower CO 2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 gasoline model (when charged with hydroelectricity), according to Mercedes-Benz and TÜV Süd. The remaining materials—process polymers and electronics—contribute about 1.5% Click to enlarge.

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Daimler Trucks & Buses targets completely CO2-neutral fleet of new vehicles by 2039 in Europe, Japan and NAFTA

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The Mercedes-Benz eActros heavy-duty electric truck, with a range of up to 200 km, is in intensive use by customers in Germany and Switzerland as part of the eActros “innovation fleet”. More than 140 eCanter are already in customer service in cities worldwide, including New York City, Tokyo, Berlin, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon.

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New Mercedes-Benz B 180 produces 16% less CO2 emissions over full lifecycle than its predecessor

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Over its entire life cycle—from production and service over 160,000 kilometers (99,400 miles) to recycling—the new Mercedes-Benz B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY with 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission produces 16% less CO 2 emissions than its predecessor when the latter was discontinued in 2011. B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. Click to enlarge.

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