2009
Mercedes Benz E300 hybrid vehicle
Thursday,
September 20, 2007
A
bad ass diesel hybrid
I've been arguing with diesel fans for a long time telling
them that the best clean diesel vehicle is a clean diesel
hybrid vehicle. Well,
Mercedes is going to prove me right.
Starting in 2010 Mercedes
will combine its clean BlueTec diesel technology with its
hybrid powertrains. Unfortunately, it is not known
whether, or when, these vehicles will make their way to
America, however, it seems obvious that they will if
diesel finds any success in America before 2010.
The E300 BlueTec diesel
hybrid will utilize a 200-hp, 2.2-liter four-cylinder
diesel engine and a 20-hp electric motor - enabling the
E300 BlueTec diesel hybrid to achieve around 46 mpg.
Ironically, this BlueTec
diesel hybrid will probably qualify as a 'mild' diesel
hybrid, but Mercedes is testing other combinations, so a
full BlueTec diesel hybrid is to be expected.
Stay tuned for more
information on the Mercedes Benz E300 BlueTec diesel
hybrid vehicle.
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