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Mercedes-Benz begins production of two A-class PHEV models at Rastatt plant

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Mercedes-Benz Cars has begun production of the first Mercedes-Benz compact vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive ( earlier post ) at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant in southern Germany. The production launch of the Mercedes-Benz A-class in two plug-in hybrid models is a strategic milestone as part of our global electric initiative.

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New Mercedes-Benz S-Class PHEV produces 14.1-36.2% lower CO2 emissions that predecessor

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Over the entire lifecycle (with use over 300,000 kilometers and recycling), the new plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz S 580 e ( earlier post ) produces around 14.1 emissions than its predecessor, the S 560 e, according to Mercedes-Benz’ 360° environmental check. A 60 kW DC charger is available for fast charging with direct current.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 3 new compact-car PHEV models; CLA Coupé, CLA Shooting Brake and GLA now with EQ Power

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kWh/100 km), Mercedes-Benz is completing the range of EQ Power models in the compact-car family with the third-generation hybrid drive system. kWh/100 km), Mercedes-Benz is completing the range of EQ Power models in the compact-car family with the third-generation hybrid drive system. Direct-current (DC) charging system at max.

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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 DC/DC converter previously housed separately in the luggage compartment is now installed in the power electronics housing. hours at a Wallbox (Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new generation of these, too) if the full power is used.

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Mercedes-Benz showcases EQC, announces EQB electric SUVs at Shanghai show, new DENZA PHEV/EV

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At Auto Shanghai 2019, Mercedes-Benz is premiering the close-to-production show car Concept GLB and the Mercedes-AMG A 35 L 4MATIC developed exclusively for China. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, also announced another all-electric compact SUV: the EQB, which will be available in China from 2021.

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Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

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Most plug-in hybrids – PHEVs – are marketed as almost-EVs. The new Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance isn’t this sort of PHEV. READ MORE: Mercedes-Benz AMG’s EV strategy revealed: from axial flux motors to ’63’ pace READ MORE: ICE out as Mercedes-Benz plans all-electric range by 2030.

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IHS Automotive forecasts global production of plug-in vehicles to rise by 67% this year

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Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. The global installed base of EV charging stations is set to reach more than 1.1

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