Engineering:Mercedes-Benz F-Cell

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Daimler AG F-Cell
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Overview
ManufacturerDaimler AG
Production2002 (Concept car)
2010 (B-Class F-CELL)
Body and chassis
ClassFuel Cell
Dimensions
Length3,840 mm (151.2 in)
Width1,764 mm (69.4 in)
Height1,593 mm (62.7 in)

The F-Cell is a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle developed by Daimler AG. Two different versions are known - the previous version was based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, and the new model is based on the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. The first generation F-Cell was introduced in 2002, and had a range of 100 mi (161 km), with a top speed of 82 mph (132 km/h). The current B-Class F-CELL has a more powerful electric motor rated at 100 kW (134 hp), and a range of about 250 mi (402 km). This improvement in range is due in part to the B-Class's greater space for holding tanks of compressed hydrogen, higher storage pressure, as well as fuel cell technology advances. Both cars have made use of a "sandwich" design concept, aimed at maximizing room for both passengers and the propulsion components. The fuel cell is a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), designed by the Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (AFCC) Corporation.

There are 60 F-Cell vehicles leased to customers in the United States , Europe, Singapore and Japan .

Production

In December 2010, began its B-Class based F-Cell lease program with the first delivery to Vince Van Patten, with a further 69 to be on the roads in California by 2010.[1]

Hydrogen storage

The 350 Bar (5000 PSI) hydrogen tanks for hydrogen storage contain enough fuel for a 248 mi (399 km) drive.[2] Using 700 Bar (10000 PSI) tanks the range is extended 70% to 421 mi (678 km).[3]

Notable publicity

  • On May 23, 2006, Daimler announced that its fuel cell vehicle fleets had achieved a combined mileage of over 2 million kilometers (1.24 million miles).[4]
  • On May 31, 2006, Daimler revealed that select individuals in California would be able to take their driving examination in an F-Cell.[5]
  • On July 6, 2006, Daimler leased 1 F-Cell to DHL Japan as delivery car in Tokyo area.
  • On January 30, 2011, three F-Cell vehicles start on a 125-day long-lasting journey around the world.[6]
  • On June 21, 2011, Daimler announced it was moving up commercialization of the B-Class F-CELL to 2014[7]
  • On Jan 31, 2014 YouTube video uploaded of new F-cell fuel cell, no information known otherwise.[8]

Recognition

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell was selected by Green Car Journal as one of the five finalists to the 2012 Green Car Vision Award.[9][10]

Gallery

  • Original A-Class based F-Cell.

  • Original A-Class based F-Cell.

  • B-Class based F-Cell exhibited at the 2010 Washington Auto Show.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "US: Mercedes B-Class F-Cell now available in California". Automotive World. 16 December 2010. http://www.automotiveworld.com/news/powertrain/85157-us-mercedes-b-class-f-cell-now-available-in-california. Retrieved 2010-12-19. 
  2. ↑ "Concept BlueZERO". Autobloggreen.com. http://www.autobloggreen.com/tag/mercedes-benz+f-cell/. Retrieved 2010-12-19. 
  3. ↑ "Daimler is increasing the pressure: extended operating range for fuel cell vehicles | Daimler Global Media Site > Technology > Fuel Cells". Media.daimler.com. 2008-07-04. http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-656547-1-1100371-1-0-1-0-0-0-12639-1086040-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html. Retrieved 2010-12-19. [yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
  4. ↑ Blanco, Sebastian (2006-05-30). "DaimlerChrysler fuel cell fleet passes two million kilometer mark". Autobloggreen.com. http://www.autobloggreen.com/2006/05/30/daimlerchrysler-fuel-cell-fleet-passes-two-million-kilometer-mar/. Retrieved 2010-12-19. 
  5. ↑ "California Residents Use Fuel Cell-Powered Mercedes To Get Their Driver's License". Emercedesbenz.com. 2006-05-31. http://www.emercedesbenz.com/May06/31_California_Residents_Use_Fuel_Cell_Powered_Mercedes_To_Get_Their_Drivers_License.html. Retrieved 2010-12-19. 
  6. ↑ "Mercedes-Benz F-CELL World Drive in Europe: Legs 1-5". Emercedesbenz.com. 2011-02-14. http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/mercedes-benz/concept-vehicles/mercedes-benz-f-cell-world-drive-in-europe-legs-1-5/. Retrieved 2011-05-24. 
  7. ↑ Lienert, Anita (2011-06-21). "Mercedes-Benz Fuel-Cell Car Ready for Market in 2014". Insideline.com. http://fuelcellsworks.com/news/2011/06/23/mercedes-benz-fuel-cell-car-ready-for-market-in-2014/. Retrieved 2012-04-25. 
  8. ↑ "Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL - into the desert serves as water supply | AutoMotoTV". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-d5mS1anJ8. 
  9. ↑ Danny King (2012-01-13). "Tesla Model S, BMW i3 among 2012 Green Car Vision finalists". Autoblog Green. http://green.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/tesla-model-s-bmw-i3-among-2012-green-car-vision-finalists/. Retrieved 2012-01-13. 
  10. ↑ Sebastian Blkanco (2012-01-26). "Ford C-Max Energi wins 2012 Green Car Vision Award". Autoblog Green. http://green.autoblog.com/2012/01/26/ford-c-max-energi-wins-2012-green-car-vision-award/?a_dgi=aolshare_email. Retrieved 2012-01-26. 

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