Category Archives: Electric & Hybrid

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Will the new S-Class S560e plug-in hybrid be sold in the U.S.?

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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560e Hybrid Sedan Release Date and Range

A new-generation plug-in hybrid is the latest addition to the stunning Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup. Representing an ideal emission-free future for motor cars, the innovative S560e Sedan made its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt International Auto Show in September. Due to an increasing number of drivers choosing hybrid and electric cars over traditional gas models every year, the new plug-in hybrid sedan will be sold in the U.S. and is expected to become a quick favorite. Continue reading for more about the S-Class S560e release date, performance specs, and estimated all-electric range.

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Want To Drive The Only Fully Electric Cabriolet In The World? You Can Do It!

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Electric Convertible United States

A convertible is like a motorcycle with two extra wheels. Without a permanent roof, there is no need for windows, dome lights, or stress. To make a long story short, convertibles are cool. Maybe even too cool. They are attractive. They put wind in your hair. They make tall people feel at home. They even provide light where the sun don’t shine. There is only one downside to the convertible; not enough electricity. There is only one fully-electric convertible in the United States. Can you guess what it is? Read the rest of this entry >>

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Turn The Electric Motor On And Off In The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Sedan

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2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e Hybrid Driving Modes

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been leading the army of Mercedes-Benz vehicles for many decades. Today, it represents intelligence, luxury, performance, and awareness all in one streamlined package with the plug-in hybrid S550e. It offers things like hybrid driving modes that you won’t find in other hybrid cars. For 2017, the S550e is the flagship Mercedes-Benz sedan to get and we will tell you why. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 smart Electric Drive Coupe

Electric smart Car Coming To America

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2018 smart Electric Drive Coupe United States Release Date

Way back in 1998, when an alternative energy was just a dream, smart brought the smart car to market. It was one of the first of its kind, especially in the United States, where it survived Y2K and helped fuel the fire that would become the great hybrid anxiety of the 2000s. Now, countless years later, smart has grown, but the cars are still small. Now, the entire lineup of smart vehicles can be equipped with gasoline engines or electric motors. The newest addition to this list is the 2018 smart electric drive coupe, coming to the United States in less than six months. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Hybrid Vehicles Changing to 48-Volt Electrical Systems

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Why is Mercedes-Benz switching from 12 to 48 volts?

Mercedes-Benz is always at the forefront of vehicle innovation. When the 6-volt battery came into play in the 1920s, Mercedes-Benz was there. When the sealed battery was invented in the 1970s, Mercedes-Benz was on top of it. Because of this, we know we can trust the company, but why is Mercedes-Benz switching from 12 to 48 volts? Read the rest of this entry >>