From Formula 1 hybrid drive to fuel cell technology

Courage, creativity and exceptional solutions for diverse needs.The inventor of the automobile has taken advantage of the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) for the world premiere of four new concept vehicles.The biggest highlight was the unveiling of the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE. With Formula 1 hybrid technology, the “Future of Driving Performance” has arrived, they announced.“Never before has racetrack technology been transferred so directly to the road. Never before was an AMG show car so close to the Formula 1 champions as the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE,” says Dr Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the board of management of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “The development target for our first hypercar was clear: the perfect interaction of all components for ultimate racetrack performance.”The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE, a two-seater supersports show car, brings the very latest and efficient, fully-fledged Formula 1 hybrid technology from the racetrack to the road almost par for par to represent the highlight of AMG 50th anniversary. The performance hybrid is said to produce over 1 000 hp and reach top speeds beyond 350 km/h. The high-performance plug-in drive comes directly from Formula 1 and consists of a highly-integrated and intelligently-networked unit compromising one hybrid, turbo-charged combustion engine and a total of four electric motors.One has been integrated into the turbo charger, another has been installed directly on the combustion engine with a link to the crankcase, and the two remaining motors drive the front wheels.This glimpse into the future was also underscored with exciting new takes on some of their much-loved models and also some exciting stand-alone innovations.GLC F-CELL – electric mobility with a dual heartMercedes-Benz is presenting preproduction models of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC F CELL as the next milestone on the road to emission-free driving. Under the technology designation EQ Power, the latest electric model (destined for subsequent series production) from the Mercedes-Benz family is doubly electrifying, for, in a world first, it is set to combine innovative fuel-cell and battery technology in the form of a plug-in hybrid: in addition to hydrogen, the all-electric variant of the popular SUV will also run on electricity. Intelligent interplay between battery and fuel cell, along with short refueling times, will in future make the GLC F CELL a vehicle of high everyday practicality and also suitable for long-distance motoring. With 4.4 kg of hydrogen on board, the preproduction model produces enough energy for a range of up to 437 km in the NEDC. F-CELL drivers will also benefit from a range of up to 49 km in the NEDC - thanks to the large lithium-ion battery. An output of 147 kW guarantees both dynamic performance and locally zero emission driving pleasure.“The GLC F-CELL shows how well-suited the combination of a battery and fuel cell is for everyday use. “The benefits of the fuel cell are compelling: long range, short refueling times and all that comes out of the 'exhaust' is water. We have no doubt this technology has a future. Wherever the necessary infrastructure exists,” says Ola Källenius, member of the board of management of Daimler AG, responsible for group research and Mercedes-Benz Cars development.The smart vision EQ fortwo presents an electric and autonomous solution for highly efficient and flexible local traffic. The Concept EQA is the first all-electric EQ concept vehicle from Mercedes-Benz in the compact segment.Also celebrating their world premieres are the production and AMG variants of the new S-Class Coupé and Cabriolet.S-Class – the new Coupé and Cabrio complete the model lineupThe new Coupé and Cabriolet in both production and AMG versions now complete the S-Class model lineup. They benefit from extensive new features that have just been introduced in the sedan – such as the extensively enhanced driver assistance system, the modern, widescreen cockpit, a new generation of steering wheel and the holistic energising comfort control. Mercedes-AMG has updated its S 63 Coupé with a host of technical and visual highlights.The new-design front end of the S 65 Coupé is now dominated by the Panamericana radiator grille.With the world premiere of the new S 560 e (combined fuel consumption: 2.1 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 49 g/km; weighted electricity consumption: 15.5 kWh/100 km), the inventor of the automobile presents the new flagship in its plug-in hybrid lineup. The latest lithium-ion technology and the further developed, intelligent operating strategy mean that, for the first time, a Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid is offering a range of 50 kilometers.These developments, including the unveiling of the Smart Vision EQ fortwo and the Concept EQA, both electric compacts, are also set to revolutionise personal transport, just as they did when they first invented the car.The Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) ran from 1 to 15 September, and though many manufacturers didn't exhibit this year, the raft of innovations presented have the motoring world buzzing.– Adapted from QuickPic

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