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Mercedes-Benz is launching the new S 580 e plug-in hybrid, with which the fourth generation of the hybrid drive system is celebrating its premiere in the S-Class. Mercedes has also added the mild hybrid S 580 4MATIC. The top speed in the ELECTRIC drive program is 140 km/h (87 mph). S 580 e combined fuel consumption: 1.5-1.1
Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles.
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the production battery-electric 2014 B-Class Electric Drive at the New York International Auto Show; a concept version had appeared last year at the Paris Motor Show. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 10 s, and the top speed is 100 mph (160 km/h).
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Mercedes-Benz has upgraded its popular Vito mid-size van, including the electric eVito Tourer version ( earlier post ). The top speeds are 140 km/h (87 mph) with standard and 160 km/h (99 mph) with special equipment. More than 70% of all Mercedes-Benz Vito vehicles are used in such conditions.
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.
Mercedes-Benz has demonstrated the feasibility of autonomous driving on both interurban and urban routes with its S 500 INTELLIGENT DRIVE research vehicle. The successful drive was achieved with the aid of near-production-standard technology, very similar to that already found in the new E and S-Class. Click to enlarge.
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Mercedes-Benz Vans introduced the Vito E-CELL crewbus—the first seven-seater vehicle worldwide to offer battery-electric mobility ex-factory as standard. The speed is electronically limited to 89 km/h (55 mph) in the interests of a range of 130 km (New European Driving Cycle, NEDC). 11 seconds.
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. ECO stop/start is standard. Mercedes-Benz, SUVs and compacts.
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Mercedes-Benz will stage the debut of the new B 200 Natural Gas Drive member of the B-Class family at the upcoming Paris Motor Show (27 September to 14 October 2012). The B 200 Natural Gas Drive can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h (124 mph), and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 B200 Natural Gas Drive. Click to enlarge.
By 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ entire product range will be electrified. As part of the drive to the last option, Mercedes-Benz is putting the GLC F-CELL—a plug-in hybrid combining a 13.5 As part of the drive to the last option, Mercedes-Benz is putting the GLC F-CELL—a plug-in hybrid combining a 13.5 kWh battery (gross, 9.3
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The simultaneous development process enabled easier coordination of engines and transmissions, for example, with regard to implementation of the ECO start/stop function which features as standard on all B-Class models. “No model change in the history of Mercedes-Benz has ever seen so many new developments introduced in one fell swoop.”
Mercedes-Benz is now making its Crosswind Assist driver assistance function available as a retrofit solution for numerous variants of the Sprinter. The mid-2013 model change saw Crosswind Assist become part of the standard specification of all the most common Sprinter variants.
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.)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class, A 180 CDI Click to enlarge. The A 180 CDI will be the first Mercedes-Benz to emit only 98 g of CO 2 per kilometer. The A 220 CDI (available from December 2012) already meets the Euro 6 emission standard which only comes into force in 2015. Collision Prevention Assist is standard on the new A Class.
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)
Mercedes-Benz outlined its plans as the architect of its own operating system MB.OS, which will be introduced mid-decade with the new MMA platform (Mercedes Modular Architecture). The effects of MB.OS range from decoupling development cycles to enhancing customer lifetime value long after the original car purchase.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Future Truck 2025 in Magdeburg, Germany. The truck is equipped with the intelligent Highway Pilot assistance system, which enables it to drive completely autonomously at speeds of up to 85 km/h (53 mph). The Future Truck 2025 with “Highway Pilot” is based on the Mercedes-Benz Actros 1845.
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Mercedes-Benz E 200 NGT. In parallel with its appearance at the Geneva Show, Mercedes-Benz’ new E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY with bi-fuel natural gas drive is rolling out to European dealers. seconds, while its top speed is 224 km/h (139 mph). Click to enlarge. liters to 8.1 kg per 100 kilometers to 5.5
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Mercedes-Benz presented the new B-Class F-CELL, its first (limited) series production fuel-cell powered electric vehicle available in the US ( earlier post ), at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 11.4 seconds; top speed is 106 mph (171 km/h). Mercedes-Benz F-CELL Technology.
Mercedes‑Benz announced that its DRIVE PILOT system for SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving received certification from California state authorities. DRIVE PILOT will be available in the US market as an option for model year 2024 Mercedes‑Benz S-Class and EQS Sedan models, with the first cars delivered to customers in late 2023.
Mercedes-Benz is introducing the Vito E-CELL electric van. The van, targeted for inner-city operations and for particularly environmentally sensitive areas, is based on the long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Vito with a standard roof. Mercedes-Benz will deliver 100 Vito E-CELL vans to customers between August and December this year.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the third hybrid model of the new S-Class, the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID, prior to its introduction in a few weeks at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph), with 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.5 S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Market launch for the plug-in will be next year.
Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the US, with Nevada being the first state to confirm the compliance of the system with state regulations. The control buttons needed for this are located in the steering wheel rim, on the left and right above the thumb recesses.
Mercedes-Benz has given its B-Class range—more than 350,000 of which have been sold worldwide since market launch in late 2011—a major facelift including exterior and interior enhancements along with redefined design and equipment lines. cm (8 inches), and the dial layout for the instrument cluster.
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