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DECEMBER 21, 2011

Mercedes-Benz is is launching two new luxury hybrids in its core segment: the diesel-electric E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, and the gasoline-electric E 400 HYBRID. Thomas Weber, Daimler Board Member for Group Research and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. Meanwhile, notes Mercedes, the extra cost involved is only moderate.

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MAY 16, 2013

Mercedes-Benz’s new generation flagship S-Class, introduced at an elaborate event at Airbus in Finkenwerder, marks a number of technology firsts in numerous areas from comfort, to driver control, to efficiency. In the S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, Mercedes-Benz has combined the 2.2-liter New S 400 HYBRID. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (53.5

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler is preparing for an all-electric future, but it doesn't want to "prematurely" phase out gasoline and diesel engines, CEO Ola Källenius said in a recent interview with the Financial Times.

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JUNE 28, 2013

TCO for selected gas and diesel vehicles over a 3 year timeframe. Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Cost Of Diesel Gasoline Vehicles 262

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MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. in-line diesel.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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JANUARY 10, 2013

Just a few months after the launch of the new A-Class, Mercedes-Benz is now adding two BlueEFFICIENCY Edition models to the range. l/100 km (65 mpg US) according to the MVEG cycle and CO 2 emissions of 92 g/km—making the new A 180 the most fuel-efficient combustion-engined Mercedes-Benz yet, according to the company.

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Gasoline Mercedes Diesel Fuel 225

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JULY 19, 2013

Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study. —UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski. Belzowski and UMTRI colleague Paul E.

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Gasoline Diesel Vehicles Fuel Economy 247

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

JATO Dynamic’s data for 27 markets in Europe shows that the total number of electrified cars registered in September (encompassing pure electric, plug-in hybrids, full hybrids and mild hybrids) was higher than the number of registrations for diesel cars. At the same time, the diesel market share posted a record low of only 24.8%

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Europe Diesel Vehicles Hybrid 221

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JANUARY 16, 2019

Sales of diesel light-duty vehicles (Class 1-3) in the US in 2018 reached their highest annual level, coming in at more than 500,000 units—just over 3% of total vehicle sales—according to figures by Baum & Associates provided by the Diesel Technology Forum. Source: Diesel Technology Forum.

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2018 Light Diesel Sale 268

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JULY 9, 2015

Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. Average diesel take rates. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Model year.

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the updated 2014 E-Class Sedan and Wagon, featuring an array of new driver assistance systems in addition to new fuel efficient engines. Both the E-Class sedan and wagon offer a range of gasoline and diesel engines, all coming with the ECO start/stop system as standard equipment. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine 2014 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2013

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the latest version of the bivalent drive E 200 Natural Gas Drive (NGD) variant to the E?Class The E200 NGD can run on either gasoline or natural gas; benefits of running the car on natural gas include a 20% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared with comparable operation using gasoline, and much lower fuel costs.

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Mercedes Gas Gasoline MPG 311

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JANUARY 8, 2012

powertrain assembly plant will build Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz models. The collaboration marks the first production of Mercedes-Benz engines in the North America Free Trade region. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Daimler Board of Management and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

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North America Mercedes Nissan Gasoline 236

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JULY 8, 2020

The former Smart factory in Hambach, France, became all-electric when the brand dropped its gasoline models, and was initially planned to continue making electric cars for fellow Daimler division Mercedes-Benz. Instead, the factory may build gasoline and diesel SUVs.

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JANUARY 28, 2011

turbocharged direct injection diesels or hybrids—retain more value than a paired conventional vehicle—i.e., port fuel injected (PFI) gasoline—during periods of higher fuel costs. For trucks, they also found that the diesel versions retained a greater value than the gasoline versions.

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JULY 18, 2017

The Daimler Board of Management has approved a comprehensive plan for diesel engines consisting of a substantial expansion of the current service action for vehicles in customers’ hands as well as a rapid market launch of the completely new OM 654 diesel engine family ( earlier post ). New engine family.

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Diesel Exhaust Mercedes Emissions 150

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JUNE 23, 2016

The Volkswagen Group will begin equipping the Group’s new TSI and TFSI gasoline direct injection engines with gasoline particulate filters (GPF). This will reduce particulate emissions from the direct injection gasoline engines by up to 90%. liter TSI engine in the new VW Tiguan and the Audi A5 in June 2017. Earlier post.)

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Gasoline 2017 Engine Mercedes 150

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. liter diesel variants. Mercedes-Benz, SUVs and compacts.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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MAY 9, 2010

determined that for the 12-month period beginning January 2009, when both diesel and gasoline engine options were offered as options in a car, about 30% of the registrations had diesel engines. Bosch’s analysis of Polk data shows the average percentage of registrations for cars with clean diesel engines were: Audi A3 TDI: 20%.

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2009 Diesel Camry Hybrid Gasoline 218

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MAY 31, 2016

Virtually all carmakers use particulate filters in their diesel cars to meet the most stringent emissions standards. Gasoline-powered cars generally produce lower levels of particulate-matter emissions than their diesel.

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Gasoline Diesel Mercedes Vehicles 60

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a Shooting Brake version of its CLA compact coupé. Two years ago, with the CLS Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz created a sports car with five seats and a large tailgate. The new CLA Shooting Brake is the latest member of Mercedes’ successful compact range, which now includes five models. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes MPG Diesel 2015 210

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Mercedes-Benz announced that seven new versions of the Mercedes-Benz A-, B- and CLA-Class now offer enhanced fuel savings compared with their respective predecessors. The four-cylinder BlueDIRECT engines feature third-generation direct gasoline injection with spray-guided combustion. All-wheel drive diesels.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE features a number of significant innovations, including the 48V active suspension system E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL—a world first. The new Mercedes-Benz GLE will be launched with the new in-line six-cylinder gasoline engine, and other engines including diesels and a plug-in hybrid will follow.

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Mercedes Plug-in 2019 Exhaust 220

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Mercedes-Benz is presenting the taxi version of the B 200 Natural Gas Drive at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST will feature as standard, further reducing the risk of a rear-end collision in a Mercedes-Benz taxi in future. From 2014 the B 200 Natural Gas Drive will also be available as a taxi version.

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Taxi Mercedes Gas Cleaner 210

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APRIL 19, 2017

Mercedes-Benz chose Auto Shanghai 2017 as the venue for the world première of the new S-Class. Several new engines are planned for the new S-Class: in-line six cylinder diesel and gasoline engines as well as a new V-8 biturbo gasoline engine. In conjunction with the new Mercedes-Benz Wallbox, the on-board 7.2-kW

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Mercedes PHEV Hybrid MPG 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2018

In Europe, diesel car registrations fell by 7.9% Gasoline car registrations benefited from the decline of diesel, growing by 10.9% (+760,000 units) to a 50% market share; SUVs led growth with a record 4.56 This was exemplified by registrations of diesel vehicles, which decreased by 20.5% million registrations in 2017, 19.5%

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2017 SUV Diesel Europe 210

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Alongside the A-Class, the G-Class and the new four-door Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé, Mercedes-Benz will hold the world premiere of the new facelifted C-Class Saloon and Estate models featuring new gasoline and diesel engines, and plug-in hybrid versions. Class is able to drive semi-autonomously in certain situations.

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Mercedes Plug-in Plug Engine 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2018

The law firm of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP has filed a class-action lawsuit accusing Ford and Bosch of knowingly installing emissions-cheating software devices in 2011-2017 Ford 250 and 350 Super Duty diesel pickup trucks, allowing the affected pickups to pollute at levels up to 50 times legal limits. Ford called the claim “baseless”.

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APRIL 14, 2010

Mercedes-Benz is introducing C-Class C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY and C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY models featuring four-cylinder gasoline direct injection engines with ECO start/stop function, coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. Compared to conventional port injection, gasoline direct fuel injection allows higher.

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Gasoline Mercedes MPG Diesel 186

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MARCH 31, 2014

Source: Mercedes-Benz. Over the entire lifecycle of the C 180, the lifecycle analysis yields a primary energy consumption of 521 gigajoules (corresponding to the energy content of around 16,000 liters of gasoline); an environmental input of approx. The diesel variant also ensures a very high level of efficiency. The new C-Class.

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG 252

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JANUARY 17, 2011

February 2011 marks the 75 th anniversary of the introduction of the first series-production diesel-powered passenger car by Mercedes-Benz. 100 km (26 mpg US), compared to the 13L/100km (18 mpg US) consumed by the corresponding gasoline-fueled model. The 260 D was powered by a 2.6-liter Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Production Mercedes MPG 199

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JULY 3, 2017

Mercedes-Benz is pilot testing the use of automated driving in production with its new S-Class. At the Mercedes-Benz plant Sindelfingen, an S 560 4MATIC drove itself independently off the final assembly line, without a driver at the wheel. The ErgoSkid is used exclusively in Mercedes-Benz production facilities around the world.

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Mercedes Production Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 150

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

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 mono-fuel gas engine.

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Diesel Gas Fuel Economy Power 259

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AUGUST 1, 2018

The diesel crisis certainly affected the speed of growth in the market, but consumers are overcoming this by turning to more attractive gasoline and AFV solutions. The diesel decline continued during the first six months of 2018, as registrations were down by 17%. —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst. —Felipe Munoz.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

While gasoline power units have seen incremental improvements over the last few decades, diesels seem to have shot up from relative obscurity straight to the big time. Sales still lag their gasoline counterparts but performance, refinement and driveability are all more than competitive, and economy can be a long way ahead.

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MARCH 5, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Vans USA introduced the Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize van at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The Metris will be available with a 4-cylinder gasoline engine that has 208 hp (155 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 N·m) of torque, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

compared to last year), followed by Mercedes (14.9% / +499.8%) and Audi (9.0% / + 607.9%). Overall, around 63% of all new car registrations, including gasoline and diesel, were registered for commercial owners in 2020. A total of 394,940 new vehicles with electric drive were registered in 2020. VW held a 17.4%

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