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Mercedes Benz A Class Hydrogen
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Mercedes Benz S400h Hybrid 2009
Ready for a Launch and the countdown is on for Daimler Benz to unveil it Hybrid masterpiece, The S 400h. Mercedes Benz the brand leads the field in new technology and this could be the start of something big, but it will come at a retail price. Co2 emissions only 190q/km and expected mileage of 35.8 mpg, the performance will be satisfactory at 220kw/299hp with the torque at 375 Nm. Off the mark and the Mercedes Benz S400h is hoped to achieve 62 kph in 7.3 sec and a limited top speed of 155 mph. Daimler AG achieved a crucial breakthrough in battery technology becoming the world’s first manufacturer to have succeeded in adapting lithium-ion technology to the demanding requirements of automotive applications. This technology will be used in the 2009 production. This vital piece of hi tech work is reported to have on its own 25 patents held by Daimler. The system will short cut the short falls of batteries that have gone before them enabling the battery to work at a optimal level within the temp range of 15 - 35C. This in itself will ensure a more reliable and longer lasting battery source. The main advantages offered by the newly developed lithium-ion battery are
its very compact dimensions and its far superior performance compared to
conventional nickel-metal hydride batteries.
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Following further development, this now even more economical engine delivers top
output of 245 hp. Combined, this BLUETEC/ HYBRID unit delivers a maximum power
output of 265 hp, at a combined maximum torque of 630 Nm. Further power
combinations, such as for instance, with a 61 hp hybrid module, are currently in
the testing phase. With 265 hp and 630 Nm of torque (combined power), the S 400
BLUETEC HYBRID manages the sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 7.3 seconds, and this in
conjunction with the standard seven-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC. Its
– electronically limited – top speed is 155 mph. Such performance comes with an
average fuel consumption of just 48.7 mpg (CO2 emissions: 154 g/km).