Hybrid
The world’s most economical luxury-class model
- Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID: 4.2 l of diesel/100 km, 109 g of CO2/km
- Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID: fuel economy of 27 mpg
- More torque and performance without compromising on space and usable boot volume
- Available in Saloon and Estate versions (E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID)
- Modular hybrid concept using lithium-ion batteries
- Reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of around
- 15 percent compared with the E 250 CDI
- Impressive driving experience thanks to start/stop function, regenerative braking, boost effect, purely electric motoring and “sailing” function
Continue reading about Mercedes-Benz launches hybrid offensive
Mar
15
PeterH on March 15th, 2010
- Electric operation with hybrid drive system
- 20-30 percent lower diesel consumption and CO2 emissions
- No emissions and practically silent during some stretches along the routes
- One of the world’s largest lithium-ion batteries in use in a vehicle
- Customer field test (more…)
Mercedes passenger-car development boss Thomas Weber believes not only that fuel cells—marketed as range-extending hybrids—have a viable future, but that they will be just one part of a complicated mix of drivetrains. Here’s what he had to say at the Geneva show about other future powertrains. (more…)
Continue reading about Plug-In Hybrid for Next S-class, Aiming for 81 mpg
Mar
8
PeterH on March 8th, 2010
- Efficient full hybrid allows purely electric driving
- Driving pleasure and efficiency thanks to 150 kW diesel engine combined with 15 kW electric motor
- Fuel consumption 4.1 litres per 100 kilometres, CO2 emissions 109 grams per kilometre
- Sophisticated operation strategy with start/stop and “sail” functions (more…)
Mar
6
PeterH on March 6th, 2010
I had the Mercedes-Benz S400 hybrid out again this weekend to find out a couple of things that i would like to share with you. (more…)
Continue reading about On the road again, this time with the Mercedes S400 Blue Hybrid, (again)
Jan
23
PeterH on January 23rd, 2010
- Three transit agencies in New York State order a total of 92 Orion VII transit buses
- University of Georgia orders four more Orion VII buses for Campus Transit System (more…)
Analysis by the environmental institute Öko-Trend
Stuttgart – The Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID, the B 180 NGT and the smart mhd (micro hybrid drive) are the most environmentally friendly automobiles in their class. These are the findings from extensive analyses conducted by the independent experts at the internationally well-known environmental institute Öko-Trend. (more…)
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