DaimlerChrysler has introduced its latest environmentally friendly vehicles to Asian motorists at the 'Auto China' show in Shanghai. The US/German company showcased two Mercedes models fitted with its state-of-the-art greener propulsion technology.
At the ‘Auto China’ in Shanghai, the company demonstrated its latest developments in the field of hybrid and fuel cell vehicles with the unveiling of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class ‘Hybrid’ and a cutaway model of the fuel-cell version of the new B-Class, the ‘F-Cell’.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class ‘Hybrid’ showcases DaimlerChrysler’s latest hybrid-drive generation. The drive system has a maximum performance of up to 241 kilowatts (340 horsepower), a new record for automobiles with hybrid drive. The eight-cylinder CDI diesel engine delivers 191 kilowatt (260 horsepower) and 560 newton-meters. The drive is also equipped with two electrical motors with a total output of 50 kilowatts (70 horsepower).
With the Mercedes-Benz B-Class ‘F-Cell’, DaimlerChrysler is extending its family of fuel-cell vehicles into the sports-tourer segment. The high-torque electric motor will deliver more than 100 kilowatts (136 horsepower). Thanks to reduced consumption and significantly improved hydrogen storage capacity, its range has doubled, compared to previous company fuel-cell drives, to nearly 400 kilometers on a full tank.