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Mercedes BlueZero F-Cell
The Mercedes BlueZero F-Cell Concept debuted at the 2009 Detroit
International Auto Show in January. The BlueZero F-cell is a hydrogen
fuel cell vehicle that has been unveiled at the same time as its
all electric counterpart, the E-cell and the plug-in hybrid electric
counterpart, the E-Plus Cell.
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Mercedes-Benz
BlueZero F-Cell Concept
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Hydrogen
Generator Plan for CARS
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The Mercedes-Benz BlueZero F-Cell has the styling
of a B-Class model and if the FCV option is chosen, the vehicle
will be equipped with a 90 kw fuel cell that will achieve approximately
81 mpg-e (miles per gallon equivalent).
The Mercedes BlueZero F-Cell will also be able to achieve a 240
mile range, which is double the range of the EV-only version of
the same vehicle. The BlueZero F-Cell uses a modular design that
sandwiches fuel cell components underneath the floorboard.
The sandwich component design keep the weight low to the ground,
which increases handling ability of the vehicle and decreases the
likelihood of rollover. The 5-seat, front wheel drive Mercedes BlueZero
F-Cell will begin small scale commercial production in late 2009.
The acceleration from 0 to 60 mph for the BlueZero F-Cell is under
11 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 90 mph.
The BlueZero F-Cell carries 20-inch wheels with low friction tires.
Other Mercedes fuel cell cars include the B-Class
F-Cell and the F600 Hygenius.
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