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Mercedes-Benz begins delivering eCitaro electric buses with second-generation Li-ion batteries

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Mercedes-Benz is switching to a more powerful generation of lithium-ion batteries in its electric buses ( earlier post ). The two new eCitaro G buses for ÜSTRA feature second-generation NMC lithium-ion batteries. The first eCitaro G articulated buses have now been delivered to Hanover’s transport operator, ÜSTRA.

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Mercedes-Benz S 560 e PHEV now available for ordering

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The third generation of the plug-in hybrid from Mercedes-Benz is due to be launched. The efficiency of the 9G-TRONIC plug-in-hybrid transmission and a new lithium-ion battery support an all-electric range of around 50 kilometers (31 miles). The new cell chemistry with lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt (Li?NMC) Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz bringing series of 3rd-generation plug-in hybrids to market; EQ Power, gasoline or diesel; C-, E- and S-Class

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Mercedes-Benz is delivering the first new third-generation plug-in hybrids—labelled EQ Power—to customers now and over the coming months. Mercedes-Benz is initially using this type of powertrain in the C-Class, E-Class and S-Class. The Mercedes-Benz C 300 de as sedan or wagon (combined fuel consumption 1.6

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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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. This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5

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New Mercedes-Benz S 560 e plug-in hybrid offers more power, more range; new NMC batteries

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The new generation Mercedes-Benz S 560 e plug-in hybrid—the successor to the S 500 e PHEV— combines the 270 kW (367 hp) of the V6 spark-ignition engine with an electric output of 90 kW. In conjunction with the Mercedes-Benz Wallbox, the on-board 7.2‑kW The PHEV features combined fuel consumption of 2.1

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Qualified for Hybrid Vehicle Credit

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid ( earlier post ) as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid customers are eligible for a one-time tax credit of up to $1,150.

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