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The Mercedes S400 hybrid vehicle will be a mild hybrid, but a pretty sophisticated when it hits the streets in 2009.

2010 Mercedes Benz S400 hybrid vehicle

Updated: August, 2010

The first Mercedes hybrid to hit US Streets

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OK. This might be most important thing about the Mercedes Benz S400 hybrid. According to a Canadian study, the S400 is the most cost-effective hybrid car.

How is that for a reason to buy the S400 hybrid?

How about 19/26 mpg (city/highway)?

While the S400 hybrid is technically a mild hybrid, it is a sophisticated mild hybrid. Most interesting, the 295 hp 3.5-liter V-6 hybrid vehicle utilizes lithium batteries rather than NiMH batteries. That means no trunk space is sacrificed. Moreover, coupled with its electric motor, the power of the S400 hybrid seems more like a V8 than a V6.

Sure, the S400 hybrid cannot function on pure electric power, but it still utilizes regenerative braking, and it can shut on and off when stationary, providing a big boost to the S400's fuel economy, which should average about 21 mpg, mixed city and highway driving.

However, while the S400 is short on electric power, many have claimed it offers the most seemless acceleration of any hybrid. On the downside, however, many have claimed the braking is less seemless than most other hybrids. So that's a kink Mercedes needs to fix, and I'd bet a braking software update is inevitable.

Still, this S Class hybrid provides the full-size, outstanding comfort that S Class fans demand with its air suspension. Likewise, the large and luxurious cabin can even include an optional massage feature for its extremely well cushioned and maneuverable front bucket seats.

Even better, the Mercedes S Class hybrid isn't just the most fuel efficient S Class vehicle, it's also the cheapest, and since the S400 hybrid offers the best hybrid payback, how can you go wrong going hybrid?

The Future of the S400 hybrid

Mercedes is also exploring the use of ultracapacitors in its hybrid vehicles, but it'll probably be another generation before such technology makes its way into the S400 hybrid.

Stay tuned for more information on the Mercedes Benz S400 hybrid vehicles.

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If the Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle is produced, it will create a signficant competitor for Toyota's hybrid vehicles. In fact, GM's hybrid cars might just become the industries best hybrids.

Chevy Volt Plug-in Hybrid Concept
Could GM's Volt make GM the leader in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle technology?. (more)

The Toyota FT-HS hybrid vehicle sports car might only be concept vehicle, but the FT-HS demonstrates that hybrid technology is only just emerging. When a hybrid sports car can go from 0 to 60 in 4 seconds with v4 fuel economy, then you know that the potential of hybrid vehicles has barely been taped. Plus, add this technology to more fuel efficient hybrid cars and all you can say is WOW!

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100 mpg plug-in hybrid vehicles are a reality with today's technology. The technology behind hybrid cars has barely been tapped. Plug-in hybrid vehicles will easily go more than 100 mpg in less than 5 years and if you drive less than 40 miles per day, you won't need anything but electricity to power your vehicle. The power of hybrid cars is just emerging. Go hybrid. Buy a hybrid vehicle today. Buying today's hybrids is an investment in tomorrow's plug-in hybrids.
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Wondering what kind of gas mileage hybrid cars achieve in the real world. Well, read about the experiences of the owners of hybrid vehicles who drive hybrids, such as the Ford Escape hybrid, Honda Accord hybrid, Honda Civic hybrid, Honda Insight hybrid, Lexus RX400h hybrid, the Toyota Prius hybrid and the Toyota Highlander hybrid.
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2007 Model Hybrids
Cadillac Escalade
Chevrolet Tahoe
GMC Yukon
Lexus GS 450h
Lexus LS 600h L

Mazda Tribute
Nissan Altima
Saturn Aura
Saturn Vue
Toyota Camry

And Beyond
Chevrolet Malibu 
Chevy Silverado
Dodge Durango
Ford Five Hundred
Ford Freestyle
Ford Fusion
Toyota FT-HS
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Kia Rio
Hyundai Accent

Mercury Milano
Toyota FCHV

Toyota Tundra
VW Touareg

 

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