On electric power alone, the B-Class E-Cell is reportedly capable of traveling up to 100 km. It has a top speed of 150 km in either mode. The lithium-ion battery pack can be charged using any domestic power outlet, but also features a rapid charging socket that can be plugged in at a public charging station (once the infrastructure is available) in approximately one hour.
It's loaded with all sorts of new technology features, such as a remote vehicle diagnostic system called "Vehicle Homepage" which allows the owner to use his smartphone or home PC to check the battery pack's charge status, current range, smart charging (which ensures the battery's charged and air conditioning is on at a pre-set journey time), and an electric-car specific route planner.
The new M-Class was unveiled, less angular yet more dynamic and sportier than its predecessor. Inside, the luxurious cockpit is available in black, alpaca grey, almond beige, and tobacco brown/maroon. Engines offered include the 302-horsepower BlueEfficiency in the ML 350, and two diesel options. They'll be mated to the 7G-Tronic Plus transmission.
On hand were Formula One drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg to unveil the new DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupe for the 2012 DTM season. Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, it's built around a new carbon fibre monocoque and features wild, alien fins. Underhood is a 500-hp V8 powerplant, which is mounted to a 6-speed, transverse-mounted sequential gearbox.
Also present for their first public unveiling were the SLS AMG Roadster, the convertible version of the glorious gullwing coupe, and the AMG version of the previously released SLK-Class roadster.
It's loaded with all sorts of new technology features, such as a remote vehicle diagnostic system called "Vehicle Homepage" which allows the owner to use his smartphone or home PC to check the battery pack's charge status, current range, smart charging (which ensures the battery's charged and air conditioning is on at a pre-set journey time), and an electric-car specific route planner.
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The new M-Class was unveiled, less angular yet more dynamic and sportier than its predecessor. Inside, the luxurious cockpit is available in black, alpaca grey, almond beige, and tobacco brown/maroon. Engines offered include the 302-horsepower BlueEfficiency in the ML 350, and two diesel options. They'll be mated to the 7G-Tronic Plus transmission.
On hand were Formula One drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg to unveil the new DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupe for the 2012 DTM season. Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, it's built around a new carbon fibre monocoque and features wild, alien fins. Underhood is a 500-hp V8 powerplant, which is mounted to a 6-speed, transverse-mounted sequential gearbox.
Also present for their first public unveiling were the SLS AMG Roadster, the convertible version of the glorious gullwing coupe, and the AMG version of the previously released SLK-Class roadster.
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