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| Mercedes-Benz Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID Mercedes-Benz will debut in Frankfurt a concept for a plug-in electric version of its flagship S class. Called the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID, the concept can drive for up to 30km (18.6 miles) on electric power only. Mercedes says the car uses 3.2 liters of gasoline per 100 km (74 U.S. mpg) and has CO2 emissions of 74 grams per kilometer. The concept is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection gasoline engine and a 44kW electric motor. Thomas Weber, the carmakerıs research chief, said: "Although it will take some time before this model can go into series production, our engineers will be working full steam to carry out the necessary integration measures and ensure that all components can meet the tough everyday demands required of a luxury long-distance sedan.² The car's lithium-ion battery pack can store more than 10 kWh of energy and can be quick-charged at a charging station in less than an hour. A full charge from a household outlet takes four and a half hours. The concept is Mercedesı a third hybrid sedan, along with the recently launched S400 Hybrid and the near-production-ready Vision E300 Bluetec diesel hybrid. |
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