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Mercedes-Benz introduces natural gas-powered Sprinter van

Mar 13th 2008 8:55AM - 4 Comments

Mercedes-Benz has just introduced a new dual-fueled version of the Sprinter van that can run on either gasoline or natural gas. The big van is powered by a 156hp supercharged 1.8L four cylinder with 177lb-ft of torque. Mercedes claims the Sprinter ...

Mercedes-Benz launches BlueEfficiency Sprinter van

Sep 30th 2009 6:07PM - 4 Comments

Mercedes-Benz BlueEfficiency Sprinter - click above for high res image gallery Over the past year, Mercedes-Benz has been rolling out high mileage BlueEfficiency versions of several passenger car models and has now expanded the eco-tweaks to ...

DCX expanding PHEV testing with Sprinter vans

Jan 20th 2007 11:36AM - 3 Comments

While plug-in hybrids are still concept for cars, there are four PHEV Sprinter vans running on the streets now. It's part of a test program that eventually will see more than 20 Dodge Sprinters in the program. Not all are the same configuration as ...

New York Times gets a PHEV Dodge Sprinter

Apr 12th 2007 4:52PM - 2 Comments

The New York Times is adding their first plug-in hybrid van to their New York City delivery fleet with the addition of a new Dodge Sprinter. The Sprinter is being provided by a partnership of DaimlerChrysler, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), ...

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van the latest to get start-stop

Aug 30th 2007 2:11PM - 5 Comments

While Mercedes-Benz has been testing several different hybrid configurations of the Sprinter Van in North America, including plug-ins and diesels, none have come to market yet. Mercedes is now taking the first step toward that by adding start-stop ...

Chrysler to fleet test lithium ion PHEV Dodge Sprinter

Aug 10th 2007 5:14PM - 0 Comments

Chrysler has been testing a variety of different configurations of hybrid Dodge Sprinter vans with various fleet operators for some time now. These have been equipped with either gas or diesel engines and nickel metal hydride or lithium ion ...

Mercedes-Benz Sprinters get new cleaner more efficient diesel engines

May 29th 2009 4:55PM - 4 Comments

With the EURO-V emissions regulations coming into full effect this year, Mercedes Benz has updated the engine lineup for its big Sprinter vans. The Sprinter uses a range of four cylinder and V6 diesel engines all with common rail injection systems ...

Brabus doesn't ignore the green-set out there... see for yourself

Jan 31st 2007 11:46AM - 1 Comment

OK, they kinda still do ignore the green-set. But, if you consider the SMART car green, or a diesel Sprinter van green... well then, they have you covered. See here and here for proof. I'm not really convinced that the Brabus version of the SMART ...

DaimlerChrysler expanding their plug-in hybrid program

Mar 27th 2007 11:11AM - 1 Comment

DaimlerChrysler announced they are expanding their plug-in hybrid development program and building new vehicles based on the redesigned 2007 Dodge Sprinter van. There are already four of the original versions built on the previous Sprinter platform ...

Detroit News picks Audi A3 TDI and Ford Transit Connect as best of 2009

Dec 11th 2009 3:54PM - 0 Comments

As we approach the winter solstice and the time to replace our calendars again, everyone is weighing in again on their favorite vehicles of the past 12 months. The latest to publish their picks is the Detroit News, where Scott Burgess and team ...

Mercedes-Benz to get €9M from German government for electric vans

Nov 19th 2009 4:00PM - 0 Comments

The German environment ministry has awarded Mercedes-Benz a grant of up to €9 million a field test of battery electric Sprinter vans. The money will be used to fund the research and development of the vans as well as the construction and ...

Mercedes expanding its natural gas vehicle line up

Jul 7th 2008 10:56AM - 1 Comment

Mercedes-Benz is taking more positive action to reach its goal of nixing the use of petroleum by 2015. The company has announced they have expanded their Mannheim operations to increase the range of models with the iconic three-pointed star on the ...

DaimlerChrysler VP speaks on Renewable Fuels

Sep 25th 2006 4:31PM - 0 Comments

On September 20, DaimlerChrysler VP of Regulatory Affairs Deborah Morrissett gave an address to the Washington Automotive Press Association on the subject of renewable fuels. She discussed the usual gamut of alternative fuels, including ethanol, ...

Chrysler thinks $2.99/gallon is good, guarantees it to new buyers for 3 years

May 6th 2008 10:19AM - 9 Comments

Ever hear of Pricelock? It's a service for fleet operators to purchase gas in bulk at a set price to buffer the company budget from rising fuel fluctuations. Chrysler thinks that new car buyers should be able to participate as well, through the ...

DaimlerChrysler's over 1 million mile fuel-cell experience

Apr 24th 2006 10:24AM - 0 Comments

DaimlerChrysler (DCX) reports it has logged over 1.2 million miles of fuel-cell experience, the longest among all automakers. This is the accumulated mileage of over 100 fuel-cell vehicles driven, vehichles such as the Dodge Sprinter hydrogen fuel ...

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