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Kia Sportage Hybrid mpg, Jeep Magneto concept, Mercedes electric vans: Today’s Car News

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We ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum. And the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes the lead on mpg and value. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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Following two variants with V8 engines, Mercedes-AMG is presenting the entry-level SL 43 version of its newly developed roadster icon. The system in the SL 43 is a direct derivative of the development successfully used by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team for many years in the premier class of motorsport.

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Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan estimated EPA rated at 45 mpg highway, 28 mpg city

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The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 l/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km) highway and 27 mpg (8.7

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Porsche plug-in hybrid review, Mercedes electric vans, Stellantis battery plant: Today’s Car News

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The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid delivers more electric range, but will it deliver more mpg? Mercedes reveals plans for an electric camper van. And one of Stellantis’ biggest EV battery plants is on hold. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing A- and B-Class plug-in hybrid models

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mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 36-32 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.4-14.7 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 l/100 km (156.7-167.9 l/100 km (146.9-167.9 kWh/100 km). kWh/100 km).

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Tesla battery teardown, Mercedes electric sedan, Camry Hybrid vs. Sonata Hybrid mpg: Today’s Car News

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Mercedes once made some electric sedans that were sized closely to the Model 3. And how does the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid compare to the Toyota Camry in mpg? Tesla batteries look different down to the cell. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid goes on sale; 84 mpg US

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Mercedes-Benz has begun taking orders for the new S 500 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ), with prices (in Germany, including 19% VAT) from €108,944.50 (US$146,000); the sedan will begin arriving at dealerships in September. liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. S 500 Plug-In Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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