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Mercedes-Benz Technology or usually called MBtech has revealed the Mercedes Reporter pickup truck concept at the 63rd IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover. Powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain which includes a 1.2 liter natural gas combustion engine, Mercedes Reporter pickup truck may develops 75 kW. Additionally, with an electric motor may provides the concept with an additional 25 kW to the equation.

Mercedes Reporter pickup truck will reach its top speed at 130 km/h and has a maximum range of 300 km as have been said by the developers. Featuring a modular design, Mercedes Reporter pickup truck can be converted to suit various needs. It can also become a van or a people carrier, depends on the need.

Mercedes Reporter pickup truck is fitted with a solar panel roof to get the electric juice need by the batteries. The Mercedes Reporter pickup truck employs a solution that has found its way into more and more models lately. The combustion engine drives the front axle of the Mercedes Reporter pickup truck, while the electric motor drives the rear wheels.

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