Sunday, November 17, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class electric Preliminary Specifications


2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class electric


A source inside Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it will be offering an electric-version of its new B-Class in the United States in 2014. The B-Class electric will be based on a new front-wheel-drive platform with an electric-motor and components from Tesla Motors.



Daimler already sells the Smart ForTwo EV in the United States but wants to bring another electric-vehicles to the market.



The insider, who spoke with Automotive News, said that Mercedes-Benz's original plans to offer a B-Class plug-in hybrid in 2014 have been postponed.



"Zero-emission vehicles receive more favorable classifications and higher incentives than vehicles with a range extender," the source said. "This is especially an issue in the U.S."



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New Mercedes-Benz B-Class electric


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Mercedes-Benz B-Class design


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