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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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Electric cars still ‘twenty years away’ say Mercedes

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All-electric cars with the range of modern day petrol or diesel-equipped engines are still 20 years away, says Mercedes-Benz research and development boss Thomas Weber. Getting to twice or three times that is still some way off, and that’s why Mercedes-Benz intend to pursue the hybrid route in the meantime, he explains.

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Audi EV fightback! Busiest period ever for German brand as it targets electric cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo

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Mannering sees the Q6 e-tron as a crucial model for the brand, one that could tempt some currently buying a diesel- or petrol-powered Q5 to step into an electric car. per cent (in 2024 it’s running closer to 25 per cent) and Mercedes-Benz’s 13.1 It) sits in a segment that I reckon there’s a bit of a gap for us,” said Mannering.

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New Mercedes A-Class makes huge fuel economy gain

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This September, a brand new Mercedes-Benz A-Class (pictured) will go on sale across Europe – and it will feature a family of petrol and diesel engines that can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 26 per cent. When it is launched, the Mercedes A-Class 180 CDI will emit only 98g/km of CO2 while achieving [.].

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Australians bought a record number of EVs in 2024 (just); Tesla still dominates, BYD, MG, BMW, Volvo catching

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Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: Everything you need to know Sales of petrol-electric models surged 75 percent in 2024 to 172,696 vehicles almost double the number of BEVs. 7 Mercedes-Benz 2,738 3.0% 7 Mercedes-Benz 2,738 3.0% 2 BYD 14,260 15.6%

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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Review

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One of Germany’s ‘big three’, Mercedes-Benz’ iconic crosshairs have now been targeted towards the EV market. An all-electric Mercedes-Benz SUV that’s more affordable than its bigger brother; the EQC. Model : Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 AMG Line. Mercedes-Benz Design & Powertrain. Quick Facts.

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2024 EV sales in Australia: A deep dive into the electric car market that saw Tesla drop, BYD grow – and 10 new brands enter the market

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Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: Everything you need to know It looks far less impressive when you consider the stratospheric percentage growth for EVs over recent years. Many in the industry say its harder getting the mainstream to break their petrol/diesel habit.