Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO

Blue Zero E-Cell

Blue Zero is an automotive study of Daimler AG, in the alternative drive technology of the car is mostly located in the sandwich floor under the passenger compartment. Thus, the manufacturer allows a larger interior volume. The name Zero Blue alludes to the zero - emissions emissions and the resulting contribution of the environmental impact of the study.

According to Daimler Blue Zero is a modular concept, which occurs in three different models with different drive concepts: Blue Zero E-Cell, F-Cell and E-Cell PLUS. As a basis the Mercedes -Benz A-Class and B-Class is used. The cars have increased five seats, approximately 450 kilograms of payload and over 500 liters of luggage space. The models share key technical components.

Models

Blue Zero E-CELL

The Blue Zero E-Cell is an electric car. It has a battery-electric drive and a pure electric range of up to 200 kilometers. This version was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2009. The model is similar to the B -Class F- Cell, has instead of fuel cell and hydrogen tank via an electric motor and lithium - ion batteries.

Blue Zero F -CELL

The Blue Zero F- CELL is a fuel cell vehicle and made ​​in accordance with the New European Drive Cycle ( NEDC), an electric range of well over 400 kilometers with zero emissions.

Blue Zero E-CELL PLUS

The Blue Zero E-CELL PLUS is equipped with electric drive and additional internal combustion engine as power generator. This serves as a range extender to increase the range of the vehicle on. This E-CELL PLUS version has an overall range of up to 600 kilometers using electric drive alone and up to 100 miles. This version was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009.