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Mercedes-Benz bringing series of 3rd-generation plug-in hybrids to market; EQ Power, gasoline or diesel; C-, E- and S-Class

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Mercedes-Benz is delivering the first new third-generation plug-in hybrids—labelled EQ Power—to customers now and over the coming months. Mercedes-Benz is initially using this type of powertrain in the C-Class, E-Class and S-Class. The Mercedes-Benz C 300 de as sedan or wagon (combined fuel consumption 1.6

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 In the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the 2.0-liter The development of the lithium-ion energy storage system is inspired by technologies that have already been proven in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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The average cost to trial participants for recharging at home is between 25p and £1 (US$0.40 The journey data gathered is already showing that the current generation of vehicles are cheap to run as well as being comparable to petrol and diesel vehicles for speed, ease of use and daily journey distance. and $1.60) per day.

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2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda’s electric upmarket gamble

EV Central

It is the first of four SUV models it is launching to the world based on a new platform with all-new engines and featuring Mazda’s first petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain. There are nine Mazda CX-60 models, three of which are plug-in hybrid. The PHEV prefers 95 RON petrol and claims a miserly 2.1L/100km.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review

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And while Volkswagen isn’t a luxury brand in the same way as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Lexus or Volvo, make no mistake – this is a luxury SUV with more of a mainstream starting price. The regen’ system and engine can replenish the battery pack if you want or you can recharge at up to 7.2kW AC.

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Mercedes to unearth Plug-in Hybrid in Frankfurt

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If you weren’t already salivating with anticipation for next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, then Mercedes Benz may just push you over the edge as it reveals its latest concept vehicle. The German manufacturer will present the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID at the event with an all-electric range of 19 miles.