Mercedes-Benz BlueZero Concept Vehicles Set To Debut At 2009 NAIAS

Mercedes Benz Blue Zero Concept

According to Autobild, Mercedes is on the verge of introducing three new alternatively powered "BlueZero" concept vehicles – a feat they'll perform at next month's North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Mercedes-Benz BlueZero E-Cell, the BlueZero E-Plus Cell and the BlueZero F-Cell, the three models make use of a lithium-ion electric drive, a lithium-ion electric drive plus an internal combustion engine and a fuel cell system, respectively.


In the Mercedes BlueZero E-Cell range is expected to be about 75 miles with only fuel cell. In the fuel cell powered Mercedes BlueZero F-Cell, range is expected to double, thanks to the electric motor's ability to act as a generator, thus charging the battery during various stages of operation like the S400 BlueHYBRID. And in the BlueZero E-Plus Cell, a rear-mounted three-cylinder turbo petrol engine borrowed from the smart fortwo is rumored to give the part gas, part electric model an operating range of some 372 miles, with another 75 miles on tap operating in electric mode.

Images : Mercedes Benz Blue Zero Concept

[Source : Auto Bild]