Mercedes-Benz is planning to have a range of cars running on alternative fuels within the next seven years.
Reports in The Sun revealed that the automaker has already begun spending on in its sustainable mobility programme with more investment to come by 2014.
Work on the new models could begin as early as the end of the year, with an increasing number of hybrids and electric cars being developed.
Mercedes-Benz has already announced the introduction of a new range of A-Class and B-Class models which are even more environmentally friendly.
One of the models being introduced later this year is the B 170 NGT, which is part of the new generation of BlueEFFICIENCY models.
Running on both natural gas and petrol, the new vehicle allows drivers to opt for a more sustainable choice of car.
In addition, the automaker has announced that the smart fortwo cdi diesel model will also be coming to the UK next year.
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