Mercedes Concept BlueZERO

Mercedes Concept BlueZERO complete details has been officially released to the public. The three versions of the Mercedes Concept BlueZero are called E-Cell, F-Cell and E-Cell Plus. All of these three concepts will make debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

Mercedes Concept BlueZERO are based on a single vehicle architecture with an intelligent, modular concept, and offering three drive configurations: E-CELL with battery-electric drive and a range of up to 120 miles, F-CELL (fuel cell) with a range of well over 248 miles and E-CELL PLUS with electric drive and an additional internal combustion engine.

Mercedes Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS has a range of 370 miles out of which 60 can be done on electric alone.

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Honda FC Sports Car Concept

Honda FC Sport concept is the latest concept from Honda that has been unveiled at Los Angeles Auto Show.

Honda FC Sport aims the display the flexibility and potential of Honda’s V Flow fuel cell technology, already in use on the FCX Clarity.

Honda FC Sport concept is a three-seat sports car hydrogen-powered design study model that inspired by supercar levels of performance, a low center of gravity, a powerful electric motor and zero emissions.

Honda FC Sport’s low center of gravity is obtained by using a modular approach to fuel cell component packaging.

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Saturn Y Roadster Concept Car

Saturn Y roadster is a GM sponsored project which asked for new and creative uses of their E-Flex hybrid platform. Saturn Y roadster is a creation of Filip Bosevski, a Macedonian design student at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan.

The E-Flex system is a drivetrain which comprises of an electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries. The batteries can be charged in a variety of ways including, a small onboard engine (petrol, diesel or hydrogen fuel cell) connected to a generator tops the batteries up for long journeys, direct charging though a mains electrical socket, and regenerative braking helps improve range.

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