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21 Jan 2009 HEADLINE
Mercedes BlueZero E-Cell debuted at 2009 Detroit auto show. Photo credit: EV World.com
Mercedes BlueZero E-Cell debuted at 2009 Detroit auto show. Photo credit: EV World.com


Mercedes BlueZERO E-Cell Offers Three Electric Options



Source: Giz Mag
Class: SYNDICATED NEWS

SYNOPSIS: All three BlueZERO variants share the same key electrical components, including 100kw permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor (BLDC) that revs to a maximum of 13,280 rpm.

We first encountered the Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO concept vehicle platform when the it was announced in December and recently we had chance to take a closer look at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The three five-seater BlueZERO variants are based on the unique sandwich-floor architecture which Mercedes-Benz introduced some ten years ago, initially for the A-Class and then for the B-Class, one of the aims being to integrate alternative drive systems. Advantages of the modified construction include the positive effect of the major drive components on the center of gravity, their space-saving design, and the fact that they are extremely well protected within the vehicle underbody.

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