19 Mar 2015

10 Merc hybrids to launch by 2017

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<strong>NEW TECHNOLOGY: </strong> The new Mercedes-Benz C350 e, which is a plug-in hybrid featuring progressive technology. <em>Image: Newspress. </em>

STUTTGART, Germany - Extra impetus for the Mercedes-Benz strategic hybrid initiative is that the company intends to have 10 plug-in hybrid models in showrooms by 2017.

That means the company will launch a new model with high-tech hybrid drive every four months.

Following the successful launch of the S500 plug-in hybrid, this month (March 2015) will see the C350 e, the second model to feature the progressive drive, reach dealers.

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