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AUGUST 14, 2023

Earlier in the month, reports were circulating that Mercedes-AMG would be re-instituting V8 power for its high-performance variants of the C and E-Class. & According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport , sources from within the company have denied suggestions that larger engines would be returning to the AMG C and E63.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Mercedes-Benz introduced the E 300 BlueTEC diesel HYBRID at the Geneva Motor Show. The new vehicle—Mercedes’ first production diesel hybrid, and based on its modular hybrid system ( earlier post )—pairs a 2.2-liter liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a hybrid module incorporating a 15 kW electric motor.

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Diesel Mercedes Hybrid MPG 262

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FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Eco City Vehicles PLC (ECV), a developer and supplier of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and the London licensed taxi, launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, developed by a consortium of companies including ECV’s manufacturing partner Penso, Mercedes Benz UK and Zytek Automotive. million (US$3.9-million)

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Taxi London Mercedes Zytek 210

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

A newly developed AMG V8 biturbo engine, which powers the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG, delivers peak output of up to 410 kW (557 hp) and 800 N·m (590 lb-ft) of torque. Mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, the engine consumes 9.9 Designated internally as the M 157, the new AMG 5.5-liter

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Engine Fuel MPG MPH 220

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MARCH 14, 2010

liter V8 biturbo engine. 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

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Downsizing Standards Fuel Mercedes 186

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

Powertrain of the Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL, introduced in January 2009 in Detroit. Mercedes-Benz is further expanding its center of excellence for compact vehicles by enlarging its Rastatt plant with an investment of €600 million (US$902 million). Tags: Electric (Battery) Fuel Efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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2010 Production Lithium Ion Mercedes 186

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

At the North American International Autoshow in January, Mercedes-Benz presented the Concept BlueZERO for electric vehicles. Mercedes has now provided some additional details on the extended range electric vehicle, BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS. Top speed is electronically limited to 150 km/h (93 mph). The BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS.

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