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Donnerstag, 20.Mai 2010Water, the only end product of motoring: What seems like a vision of the future is already thanks to the fuel cell system.
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Automated Driving
Freitag, 14.Mai 2010It looks like something out of a science fiction film: On the Mercedes-Benz test track driverless cars test the assistance system oft he future. Using GPS and radio the developers are constantly in touch with the automated vehicles keeping them safely on course. This serves to collect meaningful data helping to make motoring even safer [...]
Autopilots at Mercedes-Benz: “Automated driving” – a new proving method for state-of-the-art safety systems
Freitag, 7.Mai 2010With an eye on future generations of driver assistance systems, Mercedes-Benz is the first vehicle maker worldwide to introduce an innovative proving method into its test driving portfolio – safety-critical driving manoeuvres that cannot be precisely reproduced by human drivers are now being handled by autopilot on closed test tracks.
“Automated driving” supports the development, [...]
Daimler participates in Shanghai World Expo 2010
Mittwoch, 28.April 2010Daimler, the inventor of the automobile, will participate in various activities at the Shanghai World Expo 2010, which will be held from May 1 until October 31. In line with the world exposition’s motto of “better city, better life,” the focus of Daimler’s participation will be on presenting future-oriented drive technologies and mobility concepts fulfilling [...]
Next Generation Protection
Sonntag, 25.April 2010Together Mercedes-Benz and environmental activist Mike Horn charter a course for a greener future. The young explorers are not only aboard ship but also on the road with the B-Class and ist zero emission drive F-CELL.
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The new Mercedes CLS-Class on the last tests in germany,..
Dienstag, 30.März 2010Our spy photographers have managed to capture new pictures of the 2011 Mercedes CLS-Class testing in Germany.
The redesigned CLS features a larger grille, a more prominent front bumper, angular headlights, and LED daytime running lights.
Perhaps the most interesting detail is the position of the third brake light. It is located in the bumper [...]
New electric engine for hybrid vehicles to come from Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin
Dienstag, 30.März 2010The Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin is to produce a new generation of transmission-integrated electric engines for Mercedes-Benz hybrid vehicles from 2012 onwards.
As a result of this decision, the site will add a key technology of the future to its production portfolio. The intensive collaboration between the plant and the research and development departments will [...]
“AMG Performance 2015” – New powertrain with the 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with 420 kW (571 hp)
Dienstag, 9.März 2010AMG is writing another chapter in its “AMG Performance 2015″ drive system strategy: a completely newly developed AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with a peak output of up to 420 kW (544 to 571 hp) and maximum torque of up to 900 newton metres will enter the lineup in summer 2010.
The new eight-cylinder unit [...]
Drive, feel and hear ‚green‘
Samstag, 20.Februar 2010Driving a car will become environmentally friendlier. Alternative drivers are at the heart of this research and the question: What do people expect to drive in the future?
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Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009 Safety Vehicle makes U.S. debut at Washington, D.C. Auto Show
Mittwoch, 27.Januar 2010Making its U.S. debut at the 2010 Washington, D.C. Auto Show, open to the public January 27-31, the innovative Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009 is showcasing the future of automotive safety. The ESF 2009 (Experimental Safety Vehicle 2009) provides a sneak peak into what Mercedes-Benz safety specialists are currently developing – with a time horizon extending well [...]
Mercedes-Benz F 700 – The future of the superior touring sedan
Donnerstag, 14.Januar 2010With its F 700 research car, Mercedes-Benz redefines the idea of effortless, superior refinement: this concept for a future luxurious touring sedan shows how outstanding riding quality can be combined with high levels of environmental friendliness, and good performance with exceptionally low fuel consumption.
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Detroit motor show 2010: Artistic automobile design
Dienstag, 12.Januar 2010The 2010 Detroit motor show does not only surprise visitors with the world premiere oft he new E-Class Cabrio, but also with automobile art. A sculpture, whose shape is based on an upcoming vehicle, shows the modern Mercedes-Benz design form.
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Detroit Autoshow 2010: Automobile design as an art form – sculpture
Dienstag, 12.Januar 2010Mercedes-Benz is not only treating visitors to the North American International Autoshow 2010 in Detroit to the world premiere of the new E-Class Cabriolet and innovative technology, but also placing a beautifully executed automobile sculpture at centre stage.
It represents a vehicle body taking soft, flowing form from a level surface – as if an [...]
Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS – Battery-powered electric drive plus range extender
Sonntag, 3.Januar 2010The near-series Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS electric car combines environment-friendly electric mobility in the city with unrestricted suitability for long-distance driving. This is made possible by the combination of the battery-electric drive with a combustion engine.
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AMG will replace at the end of 2010 his 6.3-liter V8 with a 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo
Dienstag, 29.Dezember 2009AMG will replace, next year the naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V8, with a brand new 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo engine. This confirmed Daimler Research and Development board member Dr. Thomas Weber in an interview. The official reveal of the new engine is set to the Paris Motor Show in October 2010.
Dr. Weber also said, that the [...]
Roll-out of filling station network gains momentum
Donnerstag, 10.Dezember 2009Mercedes-Benz fuel cell vehicles have already demonstrated their day-to-day suitability, including in large-scale field-trials.
With more than 100 test vehicles and a combined total of over 4.5 million kilometres of trial testing, the company boasts the most extensive experience with fuel cell-based electric drive systems of any manufacturer worldwide. However, certain challenges still need to [...]
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