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Embracing electric power, Mercedes has slated the SLS AMG E-Cell (seen here at the North American International Auto Show in January) for production in 2013. The new electric model,
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Embracing electric power, Mercedes has slated the SLS AMG E-Cell (seen here at the North American International Auto Show in January) for production in 2013. The new electric model, created with some inspiration from the 300Sl Gullwing, will do 0-60 m.p.h. in under four seconds and has a limited top speed of 155mph.

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