Category: Mercedes

From Gas to Grace: The First Electric Popemobile Is Here!

For nearly a century, Mercedes-Benz (MBGAF) has been the trusted partner of the Vatican, crafting bespoke vehicles that seamlessly blend tradition with innovation. Now, history takes a leap forward as Pope Francis becomes the first pontiff to receive an all-electric Popemobile. This milestone reflects a shared commitment between the Catholic Church and Mercedes-Benz to sustainability… Continue reading From Gas to Grace: The First Electric Popemobile Is Here!

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15 Years, No Maintenance: Mercedes’ New EV Brakes Explained

Electric vehicles are reshaping how we think about transportation, and Mercedes-Benz (MBG.DE) is now challenging a fundamental assumption: where the brakes belong. Traditionally, brakes are tucked behind the wheels, quietly doing their job. Mercedes’ new In-Drive braking system moves the action inside the electric drive unit itself, promising a lifetime of maintenance-free operation while delivering… Continue reading 15 Years, No Maintenance: Mercedes’ New EV Brakes Explained

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How the 2026 CLA Takes Mercedes EVs to a Whole New Level

Mercedes-Benz (MBGAF) has always been synonymous with prestige, performance, and innovation. With the 2026 CLA-Class, the German automaker isn’t just updating a familiar model—it’s signaling a fundamental shift in its approach to luxury and efficiency. This next-generation CLA-Class, built on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), offers a compelling blend of cutting-edge electric technology, hybrid… Continue reading How the 2026 CLA Takes Mercedes EVs to a Whole New Level

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Ready for a Two-Speed EV? Meet Mercedes’ New CLA Electric

Mercedes-Benz (MBG.DE) has always aimed for luxury, but with the upcoming all-electric CLA, it’s setting a new standard in the EV world—one that promises impressive range, ultra-fast charging, and unmatched efficiency, all wrapped in a sleek, stylish package. With a debut slated for 2025, this CLA will be the first model built on Mercedes’ latest… Continue reading Ready for a Two-Speed EV? Meet Mercedes’ New CLA Electric

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Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks’ Genius EV Move

Starbucks and Mercedes-Benz are revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience by bringing high-power charging stations to over 100 Starbucks locations across the United States. This groundbreaking partnership aims to make charging your EV as convenient as grabbing your favorite coffee, enhancing the EV ownership experience by combining it with the comfort and familiarity of… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks’ Genius EV Move

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Mercedes Benz EQV and new EQ Concept headed to Frankfurt 2019

The Frankfurt International Motor Show is scheduled for September 10-22, 2019, and Mercedes will be showing off some of their electric vehicle plans. Of course, most of the recent press release talks about their gasoline powered vehicle, but there are 2 electric vehicles mentioned. Mercedes-Benz will present a new show car that will “celebrate the… Continue reading Mercedes Benz EQV and new EQ Concept headed to Frankfurt 2019

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Build your Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive – add 17 miles range for $600

Since Mercedes announced the pricing of the B-Class Electric Drive back at the end of April, the biggest question was what is this range extending option, and how much will it cost? Today, Mercedes Benz launched the online B-Class Electric Drive configuration tool, and now we know! The range package costs $600, and for that… Continue reading Build your Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive – add 17 miles range for $600

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Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric Drive start production, first electric vehicle rolls off line

Mercedes Benz announces that production for the upcoming B-Class electric drive has started at the Mercedes plant in Rastatt, Germany. This is the same plant that produces the gasoline and diesel powered A-, B-, and GLA-class models. The 5 seater B-Class electric drive MPV is set to go on sale in select US states in… Continue reading Mercedes Benz B-Class Electric Drive start production, first electric vehicle rolls off line

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Mercedez teases price on the B-Class Electric Drive

At the LA Auto Show in late November, Mercedes brought 2 B-Class Electric Drive vehicles along for a small group of journalists to ride along in. All the reviews we saw were very positive, with comments regarding mostly around the components that Mercedes borrowed from Tesla for the electric drive train guts of the car.… Continue reading Mercedez teases price on the B-Class Electric Drive

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2014 Mercedes Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid from Frankfurt 2013

From the Frankfurt Motor Show, the official unveiling, here are some photos and information on the 2014 Mercedes Benz S500 plugin hybrid. Powered by a 3.0 liter V6 engine, and an 80 kW electric motor, the S500 plug-in hybrid joins the S400 hybrid and the S3560 BlueTEC hybrid vehicles. The S500 plug-in hybrid can go… Continue reading 2014 Mercedes Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid from Frankfurt 2013

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Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive challenges BMW i3

Mercedes launches into battle with BMW, pitting the B-Class Electric Drive against the upcoming BMW i3. Mercedes Benz is touting the B-Class as being superior over the BMW i3 in all key performance indicators. “We have Tesla inside” referring to the Tesla battery components the Mercedes got from Tesla. Board member of Daimler Research, Thomas… Continue reading Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive challenges BMW i3

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Mercedes Benz C-Class plug-in hybrid confirmed

Last month, Mercedes Benz confirmed that the next generation C-Class will have a hybrid version as part of the C-Class fourth generation line-up. The new generation is expected at “the end of next year or the beginning of the year after [2015]” according to Peter Schmidt, the product development manager at Mercedes Benz. Now, in… Continue reading Mercedes Benz C-Class plug-in hybrid confirmed

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