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Originally Posted by BigDaddyT
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This is a low-slung mild hybrid, which means that it’s equipped with an electric power-assist motor and doesn’t work on electric power alone. When added oomph is needed, the electric motor kicks in, providing faster acceleration. The S 300 mates the 2.2-liter BlueTec diesel four-cylinder to the new mild hybrid set up to peak out at 413 lb.-ft. of torque. The luxury sedan gets 43.6 mpg, a particularly impressive number considering the girth of the S-Class. Energy is stored in a small li-ion battery pack mounted underhood. It’s out late in 2009 or 2010 in Europe.
43 mpg from a FULL SIZE Benz. The S class is like a Town Car in size. Now tell me there couldn't be a F-150 with a small diesel and hybrid getting 35 mpg? And on a pickup it's a lot easier to mount some batteries under the truck bed not limiting general usage. In cars it eats up trunk space.
