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Herbert Kohler, head of Daimler's E-Drive and Future Mobility unite, said Daimler is progressing quickly with their hybrid technologies and is planning to offer hybrid versions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, and S-Class cars in the U.S. and Europe in the next three years. This is a step in their effort to meet the tightening global fuel economy standards.

"We have a leading position in the premium segment concerning alternative propulsion systems and we will defend it," Kohler said following a press event.

Another Daimler source stated the C-Class and E-Class hybrids are planning to be released in…

Mercedes-Benz currently offers diesel vehicles in its E-, M-, GL-, and R-class models in the U.S. Also, Mercedes-Benz has an S-class on the way. Powered by the same 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 engine as the company's other American diesel models, the new S350 BlueTec will be offered exclusively with 4Matic all-wheel drive; and it's expected to arrive this fall.

Mercedes-Benz's plan to introduce even more diesels into the U.S. market…

Mercedes-Benz has developed a B-class electric-fuel (EF) vehicle. And to prove its technical acuity, it's planning to drive the car around the world in 125 days. In total, the journey will cover 14 countries on four continents and run through portions of the United States.

The F-cell is powered by electricity generated by an onboard hydrogen fuel-cell stack and stored in a lithium-ion battery pack. The electric motor produces 134 horsepower (hp) and 215 lb.-ft. of torque, providing a driving range of 240-250 miles.

The journey is designed not only to demonstrate the "technical maturity of the B-Class, F-Cell", but also to underscore the need for a global hydrogen station network, says Mercedes-Benz. There will, however, be no shortage of hydrogen on this trip. "On remote routes a tank vehicle will be on hand to supply the fuel cell vehicles with necessary hydrogen," the automaker shared.¹

Mercedes-Benz's globe-trotting adventure brings back memories of Jules Verne's classic adventure novel, Around the World in Eighty Days published in 1873. For those of you who've read it, you know exactly what we're talking about. For those of you who haven't, the plot focuses on characters (Phileas Fogg, a rich English nobleman, and his newly employed French valet, Jean Passepartout) who accepted a bet to circumnavigate the world in 80 days. They went mostly by train and boat? and no chase vehicles were involved.

Renault and Mercedes-Benz are going to be working together on new engines. Renault will apparently make available its new 1.6 liter diesel power plant to Mercedes-Benz for the A and B-Class starting next year. That new 1.6 liter diesel comes with an output of 128 bhp.

Mercedes-Benz will be supplying Renault with a 2.0 liter gasoline unit, as well as granting access to its range of V6 and V8 engines.

Sharing of engines is part of a global automotive alliance agreement Daimler AG and Renault signed this year. This partnership also involves co-development of small engines: 3…

Mercedes-Benz has released its two-door E-Class Coup?, based on the new W212 E-Class platform. The hard-top four-seater has no B-pillars and features fully retractable side windows.

Fitted standard is Merc's Agility Control suspension system, which automatically adjusts to suit prevailing road conditions.  Attention Assist is another feature, which uses about 70 parameters in order to determine if the driver is alert.

Engine models include a E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 204 horsepower. Next is the E350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY making 231 horsepower. There is also a 204 horsepower E250 CGI, the E350 CGI good 292 hp and the E500 V8 with…