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

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CO 2 emissions of the C 180 in comparison to its predecessor [t/car]. Source: Mercedes-Benz. For CO 2 emissions—and likewise for primary energy consumption—the use phase dominates with a share of 78 and 74% respectively. Emissions of sulfur dioxide are on a par with those of the preceding model.

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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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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Westport unveils proprietary enhanced spark-ignited natural gas system; up to 10% improvement in power and torque over diesel

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The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. Mercedes-Benz 7.7L Westport Innovations Inc.

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest research vehicle. The front end’s compact package was made possible through the consistent downsizing of all F-CELL components. Emissions rating. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (81 mpg US), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 68 grams per kilometer. The F800 Research Vehicle.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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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. This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. 2014 Sprinter. Click to enlarge. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option.

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Conference confirms plug-in fever

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Plug-in 2008 in San Jose, California witnessed a noon-time address by new heavy-weight convert, Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel. As America downsizes and SUVs go unpurchased, GM’s diehards put inefficient if zero-emission H2/FCV Equinoxes in advertisements and a few dozen driveways to which they remain tethered by unavailable fuel. (By

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter Working in conjunction with Daimler Advanced Engineering, the team developed an innovative organic Rankine cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery (WHR) system that converts a portion of the exhaust heat into usable energy. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements. Powertrain.

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