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Mercedes-Benz Fleshes Out the E-Cell Concept
Back in January, at the North American International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz introduced the concept BlueZERO platform for the modular production of three different vehicle drive trains: an electric (E-Cell), a hydrogen fuel cell (F-Cell), and a range-extended electric (E-Cell PLUS).
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Mercedes F-CELL Coming to the U.S. in 2010
Mercedes-Benz has a new hydrogen fuel cell car, the B-Class F-Cell. The car has a top speed of 170km/h (106mph), a range of 385km (239 miles) and an output of 100kW/136hp and 290Nm torque. Wow!
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Mercedes Plans to Have Coefficient of Drag Down to 0.20 By 2014
Mercedes, whose new E Class sedan has a coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.24–better than both the Prius and the Insight. When we reported on this in early May, it was a complete shock to us that Mercedes was the current leader. Especially with such a classy-looking vehicle like this E-class.
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The Mercedes-Benz Citaro Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid at the UITP World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition in Vienna earlier this month. The bus is hydrogen powered and has so far shown good performance during fleet testing.
Lexus Preparing to Release a Premium Subcompact in Europe
The Prius may gain a new cousin at Toyota’s premium car company, Lexus. Lexus is preparing a new hatchback model to debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. This model will be available only as a Prius-based hybrid and likely based on the HS 250h.
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Roadster Is Real: Hits the Road in Germany
When I wrote about this concept, used as a training exercise for 150 of Mercedes’ up-and-comers, I ended the article with “Really cool, even if it will never actually exist.” Well, I’m eating crow now because the F-Cell Roadster does exist as a prototype and recently went on a tour through Germany on the route that Daimler’s original Bertha Benz drove in 1888.
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Mercedes ML450 Crossover SUV Hybrid Coming to USA First
Unveiled at the New York Auto Show in early April, the Mercedes ML450 hybrid will be released in the U.S. and Canada before it is seen in the rest of the world. The ML450 is a crossover sport utility vehicle.
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The Futuristic Carriage F-Cell Roadster from Mercedes-Benz
At first glance, you see this F-CELL Roadster and say “what the…?” Then you either like it or hate it. Personally, I really like it. This is one of the coolest concepts I’ve seen in a long time. The design is from junior employees at Mercedes who used the project as a learning exercise–the up-and-comer’s OTJ training.
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Mercedes Testing New Hybrid Bus Equipped With World’s Largest Lithium Battery
Mercedez-Benz has begun tests of a new hybrid bus dubbed the Citaro G Bluetec Hybrid, which it claims is equipped with the world’s largest EV lithium battery pack. The battery pack weighs 771 pounds and provides 180 kW to the bus’ motors.
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Drag Coefficient Wars Commence
One of the greatest factors in fuel economy (whether it be gasoline, diesel, or electric) is the drag coefficient of the vehicle itself. The worse the drag, the higher the coefficient number, and the less economical the vehicle will be.
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