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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid qualifies for tax credit worth up to $1,150

The Mercedes-Benz S400, the first production hybrid to use lithium-ion batteries, has been declared eligible for the IRS' Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. For the S400, this credit is worth up to $1,150. This puts the S400 near the bottom of the list, with vehicles like the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD worth $3,000 and the Nissan Altima Hybrid getting $2,350. In addition to the li-ion battery pack, the S400 offers auto-start-stop, electric assist, and regenerative braking capabilities. The EPA rates ... Read more →

Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid arriving in the U.S. this summer Sam Abuelsamid

At last week's Chicago Auto Show Mercedes-Benz quietly announced the impending arrival of its first volume production hybrid, the S400 BlueHybrid. The S400 goes on sale this summer with the new ...

Daimler's lithium-ion battery may find a home in BMWs and more Sebastian Blanco

The hybrid technology agreement between Daimler and BMW means that the world's (likely) first lithium-ion battery to go into a production vehicle - the S400 BlueHybrid (pictured) - will also probably ...

Mercedes S400 li-ion hybrid will use Continental battery Sebastian Blanco

The Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid that was announced Friday, will likely be the first production lithium ion hybrid in the world. The important milestone here is the lithium ion battery chemistry, ...

Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid, first production lithium ion hybrid Sam Abuelsamid

Mercedes-Benz has shown a handful of different models with their new mild hybrid system as auto show concepts over the past six months. This morning they finally announced official production plans ...

LA 2007: Mercedes shows off S400 Bluetec diesel hybrid concept 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The Mercedes S400 Bluetec diesel hybrid concept making its North American debut at the LA Auto Show this week isn't the company's first hybrid idea, but it is one of the best-looking, and the combination of diesel and electric power gets this luxury machine up to 40 mpg. Considering the size and ...

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