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The Mercedes-Benz S400 HYBRID Sedan is pretty awesome for a bunch of reasons, like the first of its kind lithium-ion battery.*  Another reason to check out this sweet ride is the Mild-Hybrid 3.5 liter V-6 engine.

The S400 has a gasoline-powered V-6 engine with an electric motor that has super-ultra-low emissions and high efficiency. And it doesn’t come at the expense of power.  The V-6 generates a combined 295 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of net torque–meaning there’s no lack of muscle under the hood.

Uniting the gasoline power of a V6 engine with the planet-friendly force of two electric motors, the ML450 HYBRID can move via gasoline, electricity or a combination of both.

And there are other features that make the Mercedes-Benz S400 HYBRID Sedan a luxury to lust, such as PRE-safe, which acts automatically to prepare for a possible accident and Blind Spot Assist, which alerts the driver when it senses a vehicle entering the blind-spot area.

Check out the awesome new Mercedes S400 HYBRID Sedan >>

*Other lithium-ion batteries have been used in prototype vehicles but the S400 has the first lithium-ion in a production vehicle.

This week, Mercedes-Benz is sponsoring Business Insider’s series of interviews with green-tech leaders on the topic of innovation.

The first in the series told the fascinating story of Cape Wind, America’s first (potential) off-shore wind farm.

Today, serial entrepreneur Bill Gross of Idealab shares his vision for accelerating innovation by providing early-stage companies with the infrastructure they need to succeed.

Don’t miss the exclusive interview:

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We’re thrilled to welcome back Mercedes-Benz as a sponsor of Business Insider.  Last week, we gave you an interactive tour of the S400 HYBRID Sedan.

This week, Mercedes is sponsoring Business Insider’s series of interviews with green-tech leaders on the topic of innovation.

We’re launching clips from the first interview today: Jim Gordon of Cape Wind. Jim sits down with Henry Blodget to discuss America’s first off-shore wind farm on Nantucket Sound. 

Next up: Bill Gross of Idealab. This Thursday, Bill will talk about his company and how it accelerates technology innovation by providing the infrastructure to help early-stage technology companies succeed.

Last week Business Insider launched an exclusive sneak peek at the Mercedes-Benz S400 HYBRID Sedan.  One of the features we’re totally psyched about is the lithium-ion battery.  It’s the first of its kind in a production vehicle* and here’s why it’s cool. 

The compact lithium-ion battery is more powerful than conventional car (nickel-metal hydride) batteries, contributing to the S400 HYBRID being 26% more fuel efficient than the S550 (19 city MPG). With the S400 HYBRID, you can maintain the same smooth Mercedes ride and have the horsepower to rule the road while still driving an eco-friendly car with outstanding MPG that has been called the “CO2 champion in the luxury class.”

And there are other features that make the Mercedes S400 HYBRID Sedan a luxury to lust, such as PRE-safe, which acts automatically to prepare for a possible accident and Blind Spot Assist, which alerts the driver when it senses a vehicle entering the blind-spot area.

Check out the awesome new Mercedes S400 HYBRID Sedan >>

*Other lithium-ion batteries have been used in prototype vehicles but the S400 has the first lithium-ion in a production vehicle.

We’re thrilled to welcome back Mercedes-Benz as a sponsor of Business Insider and to offer you a chance to experience the new Mercedes-Benz S400 HYBRID Sedan and all its innovative features.

Mercedes is giving Business Insider readers an exclusive look at the ground-breaking S400 HYBRID Sedan, the first production vehicle with a lithium-ion battery. Take an interactive tour under the hood and in the cabin to experience features like the PRE-SAFE predictive occupant-protection system, adaptive highbeam headlights, and Brake Assist Plus for maximum stopping power. Learn how you can get extraordinay fuel efficiency without sacrificing the legendary S-class luxury and performance.

Check out the awesome new Mercedes S400 HYBRID Sedan >>