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      <title>Federal German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Reactor Safety (BMU) subsidises battery-electric Mercedes-Benz vans</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mercedes- Benz Vans is to receive a grant of up to nine million Euro from the Federal German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Reactor Safety (BMU) for the research and development, testing and trial of electrically powered vans. The finds are being made available from the German government's Economic Support Programme 2.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with BlueEFFICIENCY technologies</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As in the passenger car segment, starting right now Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models which, owing to particularly sustainable technologies, stand for highest efficiency, and thus for improved fuel consumption and consequently reduced emissions, also will carry the BlueEFFICIENCY label.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <title>In Safe Hands: Daimler Commercial Vehicles Presents Safety Vehicles at ESV Conference</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Daimler AG will be presenting the latest safety systems for commercial vehicles at the International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV). The ESV Conference is the world’s largest forum for vehicle-related safety. Enhanced safety versions of a truck, coach, and van will be exhibited at the Stuttgart exhibition center from June 15 to 18 at the event. In conjunction with its presentation of new passenger cars, and in particular the S-Class ESF 2009 (ESF = German abbreviation for Experimental Safety Vehicle), the company is once again underscoring its commitment to being the leading supplier of safe and reliable vehicles in all segments.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <category>Daimler Buses &gt; Shaping Future Transportation &gt; SafeDrive Technologies</category>
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      <title>Clean, economical and powerful: the new-generation diesel engines for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It is the bestselling van in its class in Europe, and has lent its name to an entire vehicle category. It has repeatedly set standards in technology, safety, economy, environmental protection and performance. Now the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is consolidating its leading position even further, pulling away from its competitors with a new generation of diesel engines, new manual transmissions and numerous other features. It is cleaner, more economical and more powerful than ever, with engines of exemplary efficiency.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <title>Adaptive Brake Light for Mercedes-Benz Vito and Viano</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[From now on, every newly ordered Vito or Viano will be equipped with a new safety function at no extra cost: the "Adaptive Brake Light" ensures more safety in road traffic.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <title>The new-generation diesel engines for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It is the bestselling van in its class in Europe. Now the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is consolidating its leading position even further, pulling away from its competitors with a new generation of diesel engines, new manual transmissions and numerous other features.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <title>Mercedes-Benz Viano 4MATIC class winner in women&#39;s rallye</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It was a perfect premiere. The first time a Mercedes-Benz Viano was entered in a rallye competition, straightway the MPV took first place in the SUV category. Seated at the wheel of the vehicle (for the most part a production model) in this 19th Rallye des Gazelles were Irishwoman Jeanette James and Frenchwoman Anne-Marie Ortola. The two also won the special prize for first-time competitors in their class. The world's only women's rallye went through the Moroccan desert, as in previous years. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <category>Mercedes-Benz Vans &gt; Viano</category>
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      <title>Mercedes-Benz Vans for the Construction Sector Exhibition</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Upholding tradition: when it comes to especially demanding applications, a Mercedes-Benz van is always a good choice. Take for instance the construction site: whether it is the construction industry or ancillary trades, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Sprinter and Vario vans are robust, versatile and economical.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <category>Mercedes-Benz Vans</category>
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      <title>Mercedes-Benz Vito in operation as a London taxi</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Vehicles to be used as London taxis are subject to special requirements, and these primarily concern the turning circle of the vehicle. A London taxi must have a turning circle of no more than 7.62 m between kerbs and 8.535 m between two parallel walls. Previously these requirements have only been met by the TX4 or 'Black Cab'. Now the One80 company has developed a rear-wheel steering system for the Vito, which enables it to meet these stringent requirements and take to the roads of London as the only competitor to the TX4. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <category>Mercedes-Benz Vans &gt; Vito &gt; Special-purpose vehicles</category>
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      <title>Another Success of Mercedes-Benz Vans in 2008</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Daimler AG achieved global sales of 287,205 vehicles in the Van segment in 2008 (previous year: 289,073). Sales in Germany were at 71,763 units (previous year: 71,258), thus marking a new sales record. A new high was also achieved in the Netherlands with 12,883 units.  The number of vehicles sold in the UK increased by 2,900 to 31,105 and in sales in Belgium rose by 2,100 units to 9,289 vehicles.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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