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The
Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a promising, small family vehicle, but
Car and Driver is reporting that the new B-Class is only coming to the U.S. as the zero-emission
Electric Drive model. It would appear that if Mercedes does proceed with this plan, it will likely be positioned as a premium alternative to dedicated green family vehicles like
Toyota Prius v and
Ford C-Max.
While Mercedes won't be the first luxury automaker to venture into the B-segment, it will likely be the first to bring an all-electric vehicle to this market. Using a
Tesla-sourced lithium-ion battery pack, the
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is expected to be able to travel up to 124 miles at a go, with a top speed of 93 miles per hour.
Mercedes-Benz will be applying the Electric Drive moniker to all of its future electric vehicles, and it definitely had a strong EV presence at the
2012 Paris Motor Show with
B-Class Electric Drive and
SLS AMG Electric Drive both on display; the the new
Smart ForTwo Electric Drive is going on sale next year.
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