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Power-Saving Luxury Cars

The Mercedes-Benz Hybrids E300 & E400 at NAIAS 2012 are Efficient

— January 12, 2012 — Autos
Driving luxury vehicles while saving energy is now a reality with the Mercedes-Benz Hybrids E300 and E400.

What has auto-fanatics gawking? The cars are still built to uphold the Benz beauty complex along with high-end consumer satisfaction, however, the German car manufacturer has also included power and fuel conservation techniques within the Mercedes Benz Hybrid E300 and E400's designs. For example, the new sailing function will allow the engines to revert from combustion to electric power, reducing the vehicles' hazardous emissions into the environment. The new models also come equipped with automated start/stop features letting the vehicle power down at stoplights and save owners some valuable gas money. The Mercedes-Benz Hybrids E300 & E400 have also been given regenerative braking.

Mercedes has a tactful set up of distribution for these vehicles, as the E300 is expected to be sold only in Europe, while the E400 will hit the streets of North America later this year.
Trend Themes
1. Power-saving Luxury Cars - The inclusion of power and fuel conservation techniques in luxury cars presents opportunities for the automotive industry to create more eco-friendly vehicles without compromising on luxury.
2. Sailing Function - The introduction of a sailing function in hybrid vehicles allows for a seamless transition between combustion and electric power, reducing emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency.
3. Automated Start/stop Features - Automated start/stop features in luxury cars provide an opportunity for the automotive industry to help consumers save money on fuel costs and reduce emissions by automatically shutting off the engine at stoplights.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can leverage power-saving luxury cars to meet consumer demand for eco-friendly vehicles while maintaining a high-end luxury experience.
2. Energy Conservation Industry - The development of power-saving luxury cars creates opportunities for the energy conservation industry to provide advanced technologies and solutions for the automotive sector.
3. Luxury Goods Industry - The integration of power-saving technologies in luxury cars presents the luxury goods industry with the opportunity to cater to environmentally-conscious consumers seeking sustainable and high-end products.
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