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Herbert Kohler, head of Daimler's E-Drive and Future Mobility unite, said Daimler is progressing quickly with their hybrid technologies and is planning to offer hybrid versions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, and S-Class cars in the U.S. and Europe in the next three years. This is a step in their effort to meet the tightening global fuel economy standards.

"We have a leading position in the premium segment concerning alternative propulsion systems and we will defend it," Kohler said following a press event.

Another Daimler source stated the C-Class and E-Class hybrids are planning to be released in…

In the U.S., Mercedes-Benz currently offers diesel vehicles in its E-, M-, GL-, and R-class models. And, they have an S-class on the way. Powered by the same 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 engine as the company's other American diesel models, the new S350 BlueTec will be offered exclusively with 4Matic all-wheel drive; and it's expected to arrive this fall.

Mercedes-Benz's plan to introduce more diesels into the U.S. market doesn't end there. According to recent remarks made by Phillipp Shiemer, Vice President for Product Management, Mercedes-Benz, the Stuttgart-based automaker wants to sell eight diesel-engine…