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Mercedes-Benz unveils plans for new electric van

Mercedes-Benz has announced plans for an electric version of its new city van, the Citan. Details are sketchy at best so far however the manufacturer hopes to deliver a light commercial vehicle with equally light fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions that is still tough enough to absorb the everyday abuse that comes with the [...]

Mercedes-Benz B-Class makes huge progress on emissions

Green car fans should keep their eyes peeled for the new Mercedes-Benz B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY model – as it manages to produce 16 per cent fewer carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions compared to its predecessor. The reduction is achieved over the vehicle’s entire lifecycle, including production and service over 99,400miles. Its primary energy consumption during its [...]

Mercedes-Benz electric vans make fast start

It’s been a strong start to life for the electric Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL vans – which have covered 404,000miles in Berlin and Stuttgart. The electric vans were launched in two projects, each with 50 Vito E-CELL models, expected to run for around four years. They are being used in a number of application areas, including: [...]

Electric vans hard at work in Germany

A hundred electric versions of the Mercedes Vito van have now covered over 400,000 miles as part of trials taking place in Germany. Parent firm Daimler launched the trial back in the autumn of 2010, since then the vehicles have been used in both Berlin and Stuttgart with the trials expected to last a total [...]

Daimler and Google team up for car technology

Internet giant Google and German carmaker Daimler have announced that their strategic partnership will now run a little deeper. Speaking at the International Consumer Electronics Show, it was revealed that Google will provide Daimler with access to the Google Maps application programming interface (API) that will bring map-related applications directly to Daimler vehicles, while also [...]

Nissan ramps up partnership with Mercedes-Benz

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has furthered its alliance with German carmaker Daimler after agreeing to manufacture Mercedes-Benz four-cylinder petrol engines at its Decherd, Tennessee, assembly plant. Its engines will be used for both Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz models with production to start in 2014. It will have installed capacity of 250,000 units per year. According to Dr [...]

Mercedes to reveal E-Class diesel-hybrid

Mercedes-Benz looks set to be the next car maker to start producing diesel hybrids, as it is revealed that the car maker will send two such cars to the Detroit Motor Show. Both models are E-Class models, with a E 300 Bluetec Hybrid diesel-electric for Europe and a E 400 petrol-electric for the US market. [...]

Daimler to pour cash into new engines

German carmaker Daimler, the name behind brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Smart, is planning to make a huge investment in its powertrain production. The company will invest more than a combined €1.5billion in its main Mercedes-Benz powertrain plant in Stuttgart-Unterturkheim. The money will primarily go towards the launch of new products and production technologies. In [...]

Mercedes reveals new aerodynamic haulage solution

We don’t often talk about trucks on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, but this was one story we couldn’t resist. Mercedes-Benz has revealed a design for a new ‘Aero trailer’ which cuts wind resistance by 18 per cent and reduces fuel consumption by five per cent. The new aerodynamic trailer for use with trucks such as the brand’s own [...]

Mercedes hands electric car project to Tesla Motors

Tesla Motors has revealed it has received a letter of intent from Daimler for a full electric powertrain programme for a vehicle in the Mercedes line-up. Details of the deal are expected to be announced in the coming months, but it will further Tesla’s collaboration with Daimler with deliveries under the Smart Fortwo and Mercedes [...]