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2014 Mercedes-Benz B-class runs on Tesla tech (pictures)

Mercedes-Benz is about to launch its first electric car using its B-class model. The car is the result of a collaboration with Tesla for its electric drive technology.

Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
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The Mercedes-Benz B-class was originally launched in 2005. It is a small, five-door van suitable for five passengers and cargo.
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Mercedes-Benz used its partnership with Tesla Motors to develop an electric drivetrain for the B-class.
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Blue mirror caps adorn this show car.
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The B-class Electric Drive's front wheels are connected to a 75-kilowatt motor, giving the car 174 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque.
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The lithium ion battery pack sits under the floorboards in the middle of the car.
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Beyond the drivetrain, there is little difference structurally between the electric and gasoline versions of the B-class.
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The charging port is placed at the right rear of the car.
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This model shows a high-trim interior for the B-class.

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