| The new generation A-Class has received several awards in recognition of its exceptional environmental credentials, including the prestigious ‘Design for Environment’ certificate.
Awarded by the ISO, the certificate assesses a vehicle’s environmental impact throughout its lifecycle, from production through to disposal. Mercedes-Benz is the only brand in the world to have met the standards required – other certified models include the S-Class, C-Class and
B-Class.
The new A-Class demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the environment in a range of ways. While engines remain as powerful as before, we’ve significantly improved fuel consumption and lowered CO2 emissions.
From September 2008, we’ll be offering an ECO start / stop function on the manual versions of the A 150 and A 170, to help conserve fuel in heavy traffic. An A 160 CDI 3dr Fuel Economy Variant will also be available.
Other measures include using water-based paints and increasing the amount of recyclable and renewable materials in the A-Class.
Even the Rastatt plant where the cars are produced is designed to be green. Innovative energy-saving features include a vast photovoltaic roof to harness solar power. |
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