From mid November 2009 the new smart fortwo electric drive will roll off the production line at the smart factory in Hambach, France. Unlike its predecessor, the electrically driven smart fortwo of the second generation is fitted with an innovative and highly efficient lithium-ion battery. (more…)
Tag: Daimler AG
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The Second Generation Electric smart Into Series Production
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with electric drive – the exciting future of the super sports car
Mercedes-AMG is paving the way ahead: with the new SLS AMG with electric drive, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is developing an exciting super sports car with zero-emission high-tech drive. (more…) -
Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO – a near-series concept car
Adistinctive radiator grille with a large star in the middle. Dynamic lateral lines on the flanks. A metallic-painted body that exudes power and excitement. (more…) -
Electric Smart to go live
Following successful trials in the UK, the iconic, zero-emission, smart fortwo electric drive is ready for small series production. (more…) -
Daimler acquires stake in Tesla
Daimler AG has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 percent of Tesla Motors Inc. This investment deepens the relationship between the inventor of the automobile and the newest member of the global auto industry. Tesla is the only production automaker selling a highway capable electric vehicle in North America and Europe. (more…) -
F-CELL Roadster on the historic route of Bertha Benz
The F-CELL Roadster built by apprentices at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen covered a section of the historic route taken by Bertha Benz on the past weekend. Starting in Mannheim, the fuel cell powered car was driven via Ladenburg and Heidelberg. (more…) -
Mercedes-Benz ML 450 HYBRID: The perfect hybrid powertrain
In the search for the optimum hybrid system for the premium motor car, the engineers were already sure of one thing right from the concept phase: a Mercedes-Benz SUV with a hybrid drive would have to share the same typical brand attributes as any other Mercedes vehicle. (more…) -
F-CELL Roadster – trainees build a car of the future
In a hitherto unique project bridging various fields of profession, the trainees of Daimler AG at the Sindelfingen Mercedes-Benz plant have built a Roadster with fuel cell drive. For about a year, more than 150 trainees and dual education system students worked on the overall concept, development, assembly, and completion of the F-CELL Roadster. (more…) -
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: high-tech and fascination
For the first time in the company’s history stretching back over 40 years, the Mercedes-Benz performance brand is presenting a vehicle developed in-house, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. (more…) -
Protoscar SA unveiled LAMPO at the Geneva Motor Show
Protoscar SA unveiled LAMPO – a full size sport cabriolet – at the Geneva Motor Show 2009 . LAMPO is powered by two BRUSA electric motors (one rear and one front), optimized for maximizing acceleration and regenerative braking respectively. (more…)
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Daimler AG and Continental receive “Yellow Angel” award for lithium-ion technology
The ADAC (German Automobile Association) has awarded its “Gelber Engel 2009” (Yellow Angel) to Daimler AG and its systems partner Continental in the Innovation & Environment category. (more…) -
smart fortwo Planning Electric Drive Vehicle
smart is producer of one of the worldwide most economical and environmentally friendly cars: the smart fortwo. The brand takes advantages by using alternative technologies to develop even more ecologically friendly vehicles. (more…)