Mercedes-Benz Introduces S400 BLUETEC HYBRID Concept

well, Daimler is the biggest producer of hybrids-vehicles in the world..

it's about time diesels get 50 state legal again. that's when mercedes really shines.

Are you sure?? what about Toyota??

nope, it is Daimler.

Toyota is the biggest producer of hybrid vehicle in the world, that's a fact. Benz and BMW just got into the game not long ago beacause they just realized what success Toyota is having.

are you crazy... its daimler.. remember back in the day when they came up with the NECAR 1? Do your research please

The point is that the diesel hybrid ( and the upcoming Diesotto engine technology) is a more efficient choice than a gas-electric hybrid and as clean or cleaner in regards to pollution. The hybrid technology we are beginning to see in GM/Chrysler/Daimler/BMW vehicles was developed by GM and has been in use in public transportation Buslines in many metropolitan areas for years. GM, BMW & then DaimlerChrysler formed a partnership to refine and scale down this technology for use in passenger cars & trucks. The 2 mode hybrid technology is MORE efficient than Toyota's gas-hybrid technology. Toyota has benefited from the public perception that Toyota is a "green" company but many hybrid buyers were disgruntled that they did not see the advertised mpg figures...and by the way...why doesn't Toyota have a Tundra hybrid ??? Toyota did a good thing by bringing the Prius to market...but now we see a major leap forward in hybrid tech and ToYoMo is not leading...

Well, Daimler is it, that is a fact, they are making busses and trucks, you know, and use hybrid-modules there scince a long time now.

Ofcourse more power and efficient than Lexus. Lexus gives the image of a gay meterosexual with a pink collared shirt. Benz is a black suit.

Mercedes has been making hybrids with their trucks and buses in europe for over a dozen years

The lexus Ls v8 i believe is combined HP with the electric and gas. Either way you cant expect a smaller diesel engine to have the same hp as a bigger gas engine. Regardless this car beats the LS-h in every single aspect. esp fuel economy. Now this is a hybrid not that joke of an Escallade.

mercedes hybrids are going to use lipo batteries

Yeah! Merc has been making hybrids for decades but was 'UNSUCCESSFUL'. read some reports and news, kids! Toyota Prius is considered as worlds most dependable and reliable hybrid. followed by the Lexus RX 400h and LS 600h. The Mercs can't even make the rain sensors and light sensors right. Mine ('06 E280) wipes after the rain has stopped. And, turns on the headlights in broad daylight. Some people ask why I turned on my headlights in the daytime, and my answer was part of the Merc design was "To SHowOFF" hahah!!