Mercedes-Benz presents its own version of future technologies II
By admin on Jan 16, 2010 in Uncategorized
The stars of the recent Seville show— two of Mercedes-Benz’s recent concept vehicles, the F 600 HYGENIUS and the F 700
F 600
The F 600 launched at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2005, is a fairly ‘traditional’ hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, albeit one wrapped in some pretty funky swan-wing-door threads. The 115-hp fuel cell drive combines with a series of lithium-ion batteries to act as a hybrid, bringing fuel economy down to an amazing 2.9 L/100 km with a total range of over 400 km.
F 700
The F 700, however, is a brand-new beast. Revealed a year ago at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, this full-size luxury mobile previews the styling of the next-generation S-Class. The exterior design is full of neat touches, including the yes-the really-are-there Lucite ‘spats’ over the rear wheels, improving aerodynamic efficiency without resembling an early ‘90s Chevrolet Caprice. Mercedes-Benz calls it Aqua Dynamic. The interior is equally innovative, with spacious seating for four, however, if the passenger seat is unoccupied, the rear seat on the right-hand side can be reclined or swiveled to face away from the direction of travel if, Mercedes claims, “he wishes to talk face-to- face with the person opposite, or to work, rest, or indulge in some audiovisual entertainment.” The passenger-side rear door is even hinged at the rear to ease access if the seat is reversed.
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