Mercedes Will Phase Out Petroleum – Powered Cars

In less than 7 years, Mercedes-Benz plans to ditch petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup. Focusing on electric, fuel cell, and biofuels, the company is revving up research in alternative fuel sources and efficiency.

The engine can run on biofuels, and we may have a purchasable vehicle by 2010 — a year that seems to be popular for the debut of a lot of new alternative fuel car models, making