Mercedes-Benz plans to strengthen its position as a leader in electrified propulsion as quickly as 2017.
In 2017, Mercedes will start series production of a GLC-based fuel cell plug-in hybrid that conceal to 50 km in pure electrical mode.
During the upcoming Paris Motor Show in September, it is expected reveal a conceptual electric vehicle platform with a variety of 500 km on a single charge and the structure of the all-electric Mercedes automobiles in the future.
Paris will likewise see the launch of the fourth generation smart fortwo, making it the only vehicle company worldwide to offer all its models having internal combustion engines or electric propulsion.
The company likewise prepares to provide 10 hybrids next year and an anticipated new S Class premium high-end sedan with a 50-km range on battery alone, thanks to a brand new 48-volt system.
For 2017, Mercedes-Benz will provide a new family of gasoline engines with extraordinary fuel economy.