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Dr. Herbert Kohler talks about the Concept BlueZERO at NAIAS
Dr.Herbert Kohler, the Vice President of Group Research, talks about the Concept BlueZERO that were introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. He talks about the three platforms (electric, fuel cell, hybrid electric) and about the capabilities of these concepts. Steffen Koehl, Director of Global Advanced Design, tells us more about the design, the environmental aspect [...]
Continue reading...Official: Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID in summer 2009
17. September 2008
Amidst speculation and rumors, Mercedes-Benz has finally decided to lift the curtain and announce the launching of its first passenger car model equipped with a hybrid drive system in the summer of 2009 - the S 400 BlueHYBRID. The combination of a modified V6 petrol engine and a compact hybrid module makes the S 400 [...]
Continue reading...Daimler AG and RWE sign deal to bring electric cars to Berlin
5. September 2008
With “e-mobility Berlin”, Daimler AG and RWE AG are launching today the world’s largest joint project for environmentally friendly electric cars. The initiative covers all components required for the efficient use of battery-powered electric vehicles - from innovative drive technology through to customer-friendly infrastructure. Daimler will provide more than 100 electric cars from Mercedes-Benz and [...]
Continue reading...Real world testing of the smart fortwo ‘ed’ in London
2. September 2008
Daimler AG has started a trial run of its electric smart fortwo (aka smart ed) vehicle in the city of Islington, UK. The vehicle powered solely by electricity, and chargeable from any three-pin socket the smart ed (electric drive) can achieve the equivalent of 300 mpg – that amounts to a saving of up to [...]
Continue reading...Tesla Motors to Supply Mercedes-Benz with Lithium Ion Batteries
30. June 2008
A couple of weeks ago, we reported on a technology deal that Daimler AG and Tesla Motors are working on. While we thought the deal might involve the 1.0l smart fortwo engines, as Autoblog was claiming. According to AutomobilWoche, the deal involves lithium ion batteries that Tesla Motors will be supplying for the Mercedes-Benz electric [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes Benz TecDay 2008: The Smart Electric Drive
27. June 2008
While Daimler is continuing their efforts to bring an electric Mercedes-Benz sedan to the market in 2010, they have already showcased a first concept of the smart fortwo ED (electric drive). The zero emissions electric smart is powered by a 41hp electric motor and can go 115km (71.4 miles) before having to recharge. Its top [...]
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20. January 2009
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