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Mercedes to debut two new green cars

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As the Los Angeles Motor Show inches ever closer, more announcements are being made about exciting new vehicles with a distinctly green theme that will debut at the event. It achieves around 30 per cent better fuel economy than a comparable petrol engine and includes an AdBlue SCR system. It will be available from spring 2010.

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Mercedes to introduce fuel frugal engines

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It may be renowned for luxury and power, but even Mercedes has one eye on fuel economy these days as indicated by the introduction of new V6 and V8 petrol direct injection engines for the CL and S Class. Both engines increase output by as much as 12.5 per cent – however, they also manage [.].

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Mercedes to launch hybrid on Monday

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Motorists in the US can count down the hours until the launch of the new Mercedes ML450 HYBRID. The vehicle uses a 3.5litre V6 petrol engine and a two-mode hybrid system to produce 46 per cent better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model.

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Mercedes opens order books for first plug-in hybrid model

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Mercedes’ first plug-in hybrid model is now available to order in mainland Europe, with prices announced as starting from €108,944.50 (around £86,418.59). litre V6 turbocharged petrol engine and a 80kW electric motor, for an electric only driving r[.]. Mercedes Editor Pick' The new S 500 plug-in hybrid model features a 3.0

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Mercedes slashes emissions with new models

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Mercedes-Benz has been steadily cleaning up its image over the last few years and now it has taken another step towards its environmental goal with the introduction of two new models.

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Mercedes reveals spec details for new plug-in hybrid S-Class

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Mercedes-Benz has announced the price and spec details for its new S 500 plug-in hybrid – which will be rated with official fuel economy of an impressive 100.9mpg on a combined cycle. Fitted with a V6 333hp bi-turbo petrol engine, an 8.7kWh lithium ion battery pack and a 116hp electric motor, the n[.]. Mercedes Editor Pick'

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Mercedes announces fuel sipping new engine line-up

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Seven new versions of the A-, B- and CLA-Class from Mercedes-Benz will now be offered with enhanced fuel savings compared to their predecessors. A 2.0litre, four-cylinder petrol version of the CLA 250 will be part of the BlueDirect line-up with features such as external high pressure exhaust gas re[.]. Mercedes'