Mercedes-Benz

===Environmental record===
{{See also|Diesel emissions scandal}}
Mercedes-Benz has developed multi-[[concept vehicle|concept cars]] with alternative propulsion, such as hybrid-electric, fully electric, and fuel-cell [[powertrain]]s. At the 2007 [[Frankfurt motor show]], Mercedes-Benz showed seven hybrid models, including the F700 [[concept vehicle|concept car]], powered by a hybrid-electric drivetrain featuring the [[DiesOtto]] engine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Sep07/06_Mercedes_Details_What_To_Expect_At_The_International_Auto_Show_In_Frankfurt.html |title=Mercedes vehicles at the 2007 Frankfurt show |publisher=Emercedesbenz.com |date=6 September 2007 |access-date=26 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100301012240/http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Sep07/06_Mercedes_Details_What_To_Expect_At_The_International_Auto_Show_In_Frankfurt.html |archive-date=1 March 2010 }}</ref> In 2009, Mercedes-Benz displayed three [[Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO|BlueZERO]] concepts at the [[North American International Auto Show]]. Each car features a different powertrain – battery-electric, fuel-cell electric, and gasoline-electric hybrid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7153-1-1160703-1-0-0-0-0-0-9293-7145-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO: Modular Drive Concept for Electric Vehicles |publisher=Daimler AG |date=15 December 2008 |access-date=26 April 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090315095222/http://daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7153-1-1160703-1-0-0-0-0-0-9293-7145-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |archive-date=15 March 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2009-bluezero_concept/|title=Mercedes-Benz BlueZero Concept (2009) with pictures and wallpapers|publisher=NetCarShow.com|access-date=26 April 2009|archive-date=17 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217090147/http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2009-bluezero_concept/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, Mercedes also showed the Vision S500 PHEV concept with a {{convert|19|mi}} [[all-electric range]] and [[greenhouse gas|{{CO2}} emissions]] of 74&nbsp;grams/km in the [[New European Driving Cycle]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.calcars.org/calcars-news/1072.html |title=The Ultimate Posting on Plug-In Hybrid Developments: Clip & Save |publisher=Calcars.org |access-date=17 December 2009 |archive-date=6 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106213843/http://www.calcars.org/calcars-news/1072.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Since 2002, Mercedes-Benz has developed the [[Mercedes-Benz F-Cell|F-Cell]] fuel cell vehicle. The current version, based on the B-Class, has a 250-mile range and is available for lease, with volume production scheduled to begin in 2014. Mercedes has also announced the [[Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG|SLS AMG E-Cell]], a fully electric version of the SLS sports car, with deliveries expected in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/10q2/2013_mercedes-benz_sls_amg_e-cell-prototype_drive |title=Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell-Prototype Drive |date=25 June 2010 |publisher=Car and Driver |access-date=25 August 2011 |archive-date=18 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818030843/http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/10q2/2013_mercedes-benz_sls_amg_e-cell-prototype_drive |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHYBRID]]<ref name="daimler.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-633234-1-1129030-1-0-0-0-0-0-9293-7163-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID: CO<sub>2</sub> Champion in the Luxury Class with Efficient Hybrid Drive System and Lithium-Ion Technology &#124; Daimler > Brands & Products > News |publisher=Daimler AG |date=17 September 2008 |access-date=26 April 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090314054410/http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-633234-1-1129030-1-0-0-0-0-0-9293-7163-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |archive-date=14 March 2009 }}</ref> was launched in 2009, and is the first production automotive hybrid in the world to use a [[lithium-ion battery]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Abuelsamid|first=Sam|url=http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/02/29/mercedes-benz-s400-bluehybrid-first-production-lithium-ion-hybr/|title=Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid, first production lithium ion hybrid|publisher=AutoBlogGreen.com|date=29 February 2008|access-date=26 April 2009|archive-date=18 February 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218003033/http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/02/29/mercedes-benz-s400-bluehybrid-first-production-lithium-ion-hybr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autounleashed.com/mercedes-enters-the-hybrid-game-the-s400-bluehybrid |title=Mercedes enters the hybrid game – the S400 BlueHybrid |publisher=AutoUnleashed.com |access-date=26 April 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090415171428/http://www.autounleashed.com/mercedes-enters-the-hybrid-game-the-s400-bluehybrid |archive-date=15 April 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/13994/mercedes-benz-future-hybrid-lineup.html |title=2007 IAA Report – S-Class hybrid |date=September 2007 |publisher=Caranddriver.com |access-date=26 September 2010 |archive-date=30 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071030094136/http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/13994/mercedes-benz-future-hybrid-lineup.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In mid-2010, production commenced on the [[Mercedes-Benz Vito|Vito E-Cell]] all-electric van.

In 2008, Mercedes-Benz announced that it would have a demonstration fleet of small electric cars in two to three years.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/environment/2008-03-23-mercedes-electric-car-battery_N.htm | work=USA Today | title=Mercedes sees electric-car progress | first=James R. | last=Healey | date=23 March 2008 | access-date=12 May 2010 | archive-date=19 August 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819143531/http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/environment/2008-03-23-mercedes-electric-car-battery_N.htm | url-status=live }}</ref> Mercedes-Benz and Smart are preparing for the widespread uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK by beginning the installation of [[recharging point]]s across their [[Car dealership|dealer]] networks. So far 20 [[Elektrobay]] recharging units, produced in the UK by Brighton-based [[Elektromotive]], have been installed at seven locations as part of a pilot project, and further expansion of the initiative is planned later in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elektromotive.com/html/news-story.php?news_id=59 |title=Elektromotive.com |publisher=Elektromotive.com |date=3 June 2010 |access-date=26 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710182211/http://www.elektromotive.com/html/news-story.php?news_id=59 |archive-date=10 July 2011 }}</ref>

In the United States, Mercedes-Benz was assessed a record US$30.66&nbsp;million fine for their decision to not meet the federal [[corporate average fuel economy]] standard in 2009.<ref>[http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/01/08/huge-fine-for-mercedes-benz-for-poor-fuel-efficiency/ A huge fine for Mercedes-Benz for poor fuel efficiency] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090609235737/http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/01/08/huge-fine-for-mercedes-benz-for-poor-fuel-efficiency/ |date=9 June 2009 }} by Jeremy Korzeniewski on 8 January 2009, AutoblogGreen</ref> Certain Mercedes-Benz cars, including the S550 and all AMG models sold in the United States, also face an additional [[Energy Tax Act|gas guzzler tax]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/guzzler/420b08016.pdf |title=Vehicles Subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax for Model Year 2009 (EPA420-B-08-016) |access-date=26 September 2010 |archive-date=26 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226212949/http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/guzzler/420b08016.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> However, newer AMG models fitted with the [[Mercedes-Benz M278 engine|M157]] engine will not be subject to the gas-guzzler tax, due to improved fuel economy,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/10q1/2011_mercedes-benz_s63_amg-auto_shows |first=Mark |last=Gillies |title=2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG – Auto Shows |publisher=Car and Driver |date=March 2010 |access-date=15 June 2011 |archive-date=9 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609193026/http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/10q1/2011_mercedes-benz_s63_amg-auto_shows |url-status=live }}</ref> and newer models powered by the [[Mercedes-Benz M276 engine|M276]] and [[Mercedes-Benz M278 engine|M278]] engines will have better fuel economy. In 2008, Mercedes also had the worst {{CO2}} average of all major European manufacturers, ranking 14th out of 14 manufacturers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transportenvironment.org/Publications/prep_hand_out/lid:549 |title=Car company CO<sub>2</sub> Report for 2008 |publisher=Transport & Environment |access-date=21 October 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090925150632/http://www.transportenvironment.org/Publications/prep_hand_out/lid%3A549 |archive-date=25 September 2009 }}</ref> Mercedes was also the worst manufacturer in 2007 and 2006 in terms of average {{CO2}} levels, with 181&nbsp;g and 188&nbsp;g of {{CO2}} emitted per km, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.transportenvironment.org/Publications/prep_hand_out/lid/513 |title=Car company CO<sub>2</sub> Report for 2007 |publisher=Transport & Environment |access-date=24 November 2008 |archive-date=28 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728123649/http://www.transportenvironment.org/Publications/prep_hand_out/lid/513 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Mercedes-Benz paid an additional US$38 million for failing to meet its CAFE standards for model years 2008–2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=CAFE PIC Civil Penalties |url=https://one.nhtsa.gov/cafe_pic/CAFE_PIC_Fines_LIVE.html |website=one.nhtsa.gov |publisher=US Department of Transportation |access-date=6 January 2019 |archive-date=7 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190907155216/https://one.nhtsa.gov/cafe_pic/CAFE_PIC_Fines_LIVE.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In May 2017, Mercedes partnered with [[Vivint Solar]] to develop a solar-energy home storage battery.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/18/business/energy-environment/vivint-solar-mercedes-benz-battery.html|title=Mercedes-Benz Brings a New Model (of Battery) to U.S. Homes|newspaper=The New York Times|date=18 May 2017|access-date=21 February 2018|archive-date=25 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125074738/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/18/business/energy-environment/vivint-solar-mercedes-benz-battery.html|url-status=live|last1=Cardwell|first1=Diane}}</ref>

In February 2018, it was announced that Mercedes cabin air filters earned the [[Asthma and Allergy Friendly]] Certification.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.4-traders.com/news/New-Automotive-Cabin-Air-Filters-Give-People-with-Asthma-and-Allergies-a-Barrier-From-Pollen-and-Air--26078031/|title=New Automotive Cabin Air Filters Give People with Asthma and Allergies a Barrier From Pollen and Air Pollution|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308232008/http://www.4-traders.com/news/New-Automotive-Cabin-Air-Filters-Give-People-with-Asthma-and-Allergies-a-Barrier-From-Pollen-and-Air--26078031/|url-status=live}}</ref>