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Mercedes mulls all-hybrid S class lineup

The entry Mercedes S class in the U.S. currently has a mild-hybrid powertrain.
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Diana T. Kurylko Jason Stein
April 06, 2010 05:00 AM

NEW YORK -- TTo meet tightening global fuel-economy standards, Daimler executives in Germany are considering a radical plan: make the flagship S class model line hybrid-only.

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