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Sprinter Tour 2010, where are they now?

By Vanatic posted Jul 31st 2010 at 1:13 PM

Here on myvan we told you about a couple Traveling to 50 National Parks in Airstream Interstate Sprinter as Part of ‘Sprinter Tour 2010′

http://www.myvan.com/index.php?s=airstream+sprinter

Well are you curious to find out where they are now and what the are up to?

give a click

http://www.sprintertour.com/

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slideshow pictures  

By Vanatic posted Jul 28th 2010 at 12:35 PM

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Mercedes-Benz Vito Limited Edition Going on Sale in Australia

By Vanatic posted Jul 28th 2010 at 12:31 PM

If you’re a resident of Australia, you’ve got a new option if you’re in the market for the Mercedes-Benz Vito.  The award winning model is being offered in a limited run of sixty vehicles with an additional $2,500 of value for the customer at no additional cost.  Campbell York, the Senior Executive of Mercedes-Benz Vans for Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific, notes: “The Vito has recorded a number of firsts recently, competing in the 2009 Classic Adelaide Rally and also being awarded five stars in the stringent ANCAP safety rating tests. The Vito has proven that it is not just Australia’s safest van, but one that can mix it with high performance exotica at Classic Adelaide. It now adds a touch of exclusivity and luxury to its well proven work horse credentials with the availability of sixty limited edition vans.”

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How-to, Off Topics  

How does ESP actually work?

By Vanatic posted Jul 21st 2010 at 8:01 AM

Also Electronic stability Program (ESP) is a computerized technology that improves the safety of a vehicles stability by detecting and minimizing skids.

To find out more, click… Read more

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Technicity

By Vanatic posted Jul 19th 2010 at 1:52 PM

The magazine Technicity took a trip to the Competence Center for Emission-free mobility (KEM) in Manheim, Germany.

A great read! A big thumbs up from myvan.com

http://www.daimler-technicity.de/en/

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Van joke

By Vanatic posted Jul 16th 2010 at 9:35 AM

Seen on the back of a van in Rochester, New York:

Caution: Blind Man Driving

On the side of the van (after passing it to see who might be driving):

Rochester Venetian Blind Co.

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Zero local emission Vito

By Vanatic posted Jul 15th 2010 at 3:37 PM

Whether parcel service or catering company: When something has to be delivered, the Mercedes Vito vans are always on hand. And now they will be seen but not heard.  Find out more….

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E-Vito taxi prototype technology

By Vanatic posted Jul 15th 2010 at 9:38 AM

The companies involved in the electric taxi project are Zytek, Valence Technology, Penso and Mercedes-Benz UK will now take the electric drive Vito onto the street for trials . This prototype used as a taxi can go around 120 kilometers (75 miles) on a six-hour charge and seats six

Click read more to watch a clip that explains a little of the technology behind the prototype. Read more

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Technology / Going green  

Lithium-ion battery – in the new E-Vito

By Vanatic posted Jul 12th 2010 at 10:44 AM

A closer look at the energy storage of the future shown in an S 400 Hybrid

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Economy without sacrificing power: BlueEFFICIENCY in the Vito and Viano

By Vanatic posted Jul 10th 2010 at 2:41 PM

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low fuel consumption

low emissions

Euro 5

Now in the facelifted Vito and Viano

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The new generation Mercedes-Benz Viano

By Vanatic posted Jul 8th 2010 at 2:19 PM

The new generation of Mercedes-Benz Viano: The most elegant van in the world?

Decide for yourself…click read more for the latest pictures. Read more

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The new generation of Mercedes-Benz Vito

By Vanatic posted Jul 6th 2010 at 9:01 AM

Working on the principle that more is in fact more, here is the new generation Vito

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E-Vito Black Cab

By Vanatic posted Jul 1st 2010 at 2:40 PM

Now ready for trials, this plug-in electric conversion of the Mercedes Vito can carry up to six people and has a range of 120 kilometers on a single six hour charge.

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