Mercedes hybridizes its S-class :
 

Mercedes-Benz has been busy. Having just introduced a new E-class, it now presents the 2010 S-class. The lineup includes the S400 hybrid, and the first production Mercedes hybrid is aimed squarely at Lexus’s LS 600h.

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Autoweek Magazine
06-08-2009 10:29 AM

I always look at these hybrids with dismay. It's all prejudice on my part. I've never actually driven or even ridden in one.

Yeah,Yeah , Wunderbar (Yawn)
 

Und when is Herr Docktor Weber going to deliver on his promises of:

DIESEL ELECTRIC HYBRIDS? 2050 ?

It seems a "Nice" Mercedes...BUT I don't own [or plan to] a Lexus...
The Avalon is almost Too much Luxury for me(At substantially less cost).

I saw a story and picture of the S400 diesel/electric hybrid......months ago. I don't see 'em for sale yet?!?