Mercedes Benz F 800 Hybrid Car

With the research vehicle F 800 Style, Mercedes-Benz, the future of the premium automobile from a new perspective: the five-seat luxury sedan combines high-efficiency propulsion technologies with unique safety and comfort features as well as an emotional design language that the modern Mercedes-Benz design in terms of specific brand cultured sportsmanship interpreted. The F 800 Style offers a spacious interior with smart seat, control and display concepts. Unique in the world for big sedans is also a newly developed multi-drive platform. It is suitable for an electric propulsion with fuel cells, which allows almost 600 km range, and for the use of a plug-in hybrids, which can take up to 30 miles pure electric. Both variants of the F 800 thus enabling style locally emission-free mobility on premium levels, combined with full everyday practicality and a dynamic driving experience.

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Taking an exterior length of 4.75 meters in the F 800 style, all components of the most efficient and environmentally friendly alternative drives – the plug-in hybrids or fuel cell drive systems – space-saving in the engine compartment and at intervals the vehicle chassis. Both drives use both comparatively little space. This is particularly true for the specific Mercedes-Benz in the direction of “compact and highly” optimized electric drive with fuel cell: Thanks to consistent size reduction of all components were in the F-CELL version a compact stem-Package can be realized. Result: The interior remains completely intact and provides generous space for five passengers.
With the very powerful plug-in hybrids F 800 embodies the style a particularly dynamic interpretation of the theme “Fascination and Responsibility”. His drive unit consists of a 220 kW (300 hp) V6 gasoline engine with direct injection of the next generation, and a hybrid module with 80 kW (109 hp), leaving about 300 kW (409 hp) total power available. The lithium-ion battery with a capacity> 10 kWh can recharge at charging stations or household power outlets. Thanks to the efficient and high-torque hybrid module, the F 800 Style in the City all-electric drive and therefore no local emissions. A high torque even from a standing start in electric mode also provides for performance on a par with a V6 gasoline engine. The electric range of the F 800 style plug-in hybrid is up to 30 kilometers. The research vehicle F 800 Style marked a further important step towards market maturity of the plug-in hybrids. Even with the next generation of the S-Class Mercedes-Benz S 500 HYBRID in bringing plug-in series.

Through the efficient drive and a bonus for the battery-powered CO2 driving it reaches a certified fuel consumption of just 2.9 gallons of gasoline per 100 kilometers. It is an extremely low CO2 emissions resulting from only 68 grams per kilometer. Thanks to its excellent efficiency achieved with the F 800 style plug-in hybrid performance yet at sports car level (0-100 km / h in 4.8 s, top speed 250 km / h). The top speed in electric mode is 120 km / h. This enables the F 800 Style also cover requirements for intercity traffic.
As in the summer of 2009 introduced in the Mercedes-Benz S 400 S 500 HYBRID and the Vision Plug-in Hybrid is the most powerful of around 80 kW power module of the F 800 style fully integrated into the housing of the seven-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC. The lithium-ion battery sits in the new research car space under the rear seat. The mounting position ensures a low center of gravity and optimum crash safety.

The electric drive components of the F 800 style plug-in hybrid show once more the versatility of the widely scalable modular hybrid system kit from Mercedes-Benz, which provides in terms of performance and range of uses diverse expansion possibilities: On this basis, hybrid modules and batteries of various performance data with economical, high-torque petrol and diesel engines are combined – from the current mild hybrid up to the plug-in hybrids, purely electric driving allows for longer distances. The F 800 style plug-in hybrid, the Mercedes engineers pay particular attention to the development of pure electric driving in urban traffic have laid. Due to high power reserves managed the F 800 style all types of transportation in the E-mode extremely confident and local emissions. With the new hybrid engine could top speed in electric mode at the F 800 style plug-in hybrid compared to the vision of S 500 Plug increased-in Hybrid to 120 km / h and the CO2 emissions of 74 grams per kilometer to only 68 grams reduced per kilometer.

Also available with an electric drive based on fuel cell technology, the F 800 Style clean fun. The 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor develops a torque of around 290 Nm sovereign. The fuel cell generates traction from a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen on board, taking only pure water vapor formed as a single issue. The components of the fuel-cell drive coming from the E-Drive System Kit, Mercedes-Benz has developed for a variety of electric vehicles. This flexible usable components – the B-Class F-CELL they are already built in small series – are suitable for different drive configurations, including the F 800 runs in contrast to the style of the B-Class F-CELL-wheel drive. In addition, the same components used in commercial vehicles. Pioneer here is the new Citaro fuel cell type that is used by two F-Cell passenger cars operated systems.

The new Mercedes-Benz research vehicle, the fuel cell sits in the front, while the compact electric motor is mounted in the rear. The placed behind the rear seats lithium-ion battery, like the four hydrogen tanks provide maximum protection against accidents. Any two tanks are located in the center tunnel between the passengers and / or under the rear seat.
In addition to large sedans unique multi-drive platform and the combination of different alternative drive technologies, the F 800 Style numerous other technical innovations. These include a new control and display concept and a HMI (Human Machine Interface) with Cam-touch pad. The display shows in comparison to conventional instruments combined number of additional functions. In the control and display concept of the F 800 style, the focus is primarily focused on first electric driving functions.

The new Cam-Touch Pad HMI is an intelligent system extension for COMAND. Mercedes-Benz drives the development of innovative control and display systems involved in progressing for years and presents F 800 Style a particularly user-friendly innovation. The operating unit consists of a touchpad in the center console and a camera, the video images from the hand of the user receives the touchpad. In the live image is the hand transparently represented in the central display on the center console: The user sees the outlines of his fingers glide over the image without losing something is hidden. All functions of the current menu will remain visible and usable on the touch pad with light pressure. Similar to a laptop keyboard is also a slight haptic feedback and the actions carried out by means of finger pressure will thus also registered via touch.
The Cam-Touch Pad HMI detects finger actions on the user interface, such as wipe, push, rotate and zoom and allows intuitive control of air-conditioning, telephone, audio and navigation system and the Internet offer. Since the operation is very easy and comfortable and the driver therefore less distracting from the road, the system helps to even further improve active safety. Furthermore, it remains the display of the HMI with

In conventional touchpads the position of the hand or finger is usually only by a small dot is displayed on the screen. Its confusing display makes an entry while driving very risky because it too greatly from the driver distracting. In contrast, the HMI can be with Cam-touch pad even when the vehicle is operated easily and safely. Volunteers have confirmed the very simple and safe handling of the HMI with Cam-touch pad – especially thanks to the transparent image of the hand -.

With the function “Range on Map”, the Mercedes engineers have implemented a further particularly user innovation. The system presents the available range in electric drive as a 360-degree view on a map dar. If city governments in the future, should only allow all-electric cars can use the driver of the Range on Map “function to determine if the electric range of his vehicle for the entry and exit in the urban area is sufficient. In addition, the system combines information about the current battery charge level data with the navigation system.
With the new control and display concept Mercedes-Benz has created a solution that offers an unprecedented wealth of information in an equally good clarity. Thus the objective is met, to develop a comprehensive and yet easy-to-use information and control system for future cars with electric or partial-drives. In a further stage of expansion, the system can also be designed for the display of charging points.

The mirror display of the innovative display system with HMI Cam-touch pad dissolves the distinction between near and distance vision and to assist in the improvement of the typical Mercedes-fitness safety. The displayed driving and vehicle information are mapped on a mirror in the instrument cluster appear visually but further away. This extends the viewing distance and the eyes no longer have as much change between near and distance vision.

With DISTRONIC PLUS Mercedes-Benz has already brought in 2006, the world’s first distance and speed control on the market, which works to a standstill. It relieves the driver when driving in heavy traffic is already clear: DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the distance to the vehicle ahead, even at very low speeds up to the vehicle stop. With the new DISTRONIC PLUS Mercedes-Benz F 800 shows in the style of the world’s first system that is also able to follow the man in front and in curves. The system detects the difference between cornering and turning follows, therefore, not “blind” to the front, for example, if this changes the track to the highway.
Effect: The driver must not drive themselves, which function Staufolgefahren takes for him up to a speed of about 40 km / h, both the longitudinal and the lateral control. The driver can – sit back with your hands on the steering wheel – relaxed. At speeds above 40 km / h, the accumulation result wizard off gently by using the lane steering torque is reduced gradually. Of course, the driver can override the system at any time. Active adjustments to the steering to be detected by sensitive sensors, automatic Lateral Control of the system is suspended.
“The system DISTRONIC PLUS Staufolgefahrassistent is the logical continuation of the Mercedes-Benz assistance and safety philosophy. We are taking a further milestone on the way to innovative systems with which we will develop the typical Mercedes-high ride in future vehicles, “says Prof. Bharat Balasubramanian, head of product management and process technologies in the Group Research and Advanced Development. The necessary data to generate the distance radar sensors as well as an additional stereo camera.

While the function Staufolgefahren increases the comfort and active transport, provides the innovative PRE-SAFE 360 for even more passive safety. PRE-SAFE 360 is based on the developed by Mercedes-Benz proactive occupant protection system PRE-SAFE ®. PRE-SAFE 360 observed the vehicle’s environment in addition to the rear. Results: About 600 milliseconds before an imminent rear-end collision, the system activates the brakes. The decisive advantage: the stationary vehicle is already slowed down in a rear-end collision can be avoided, Sekundärunfälle – such as the uncontrolled Hineinkatapultieren of the impacted vehicle in a crossing area or on a pedestrian crossing. Of course, also leaves PRE-SAFE 360 to the driver is always the command: Is he, for example gas, because it can evade the approaching vehicle to the front, the brake is immediately solved.

A particularly user-innovation of the F 800 are his style rear doors: while the front doors are conventionally hinged at the A-pillar and open wide to the front, sliding rear, back to an inner arm hanging doors to open. As they are led along close to the body, and exit in tight parking spaces succeed more easily.
In addition comes the elegant style completely subscribed F 800 without B-pillar, so the whole space between A-and C-pillars with open doors is freely accessible. Despite not using the B-pillar has the F 800 Style on a very stable yet lightweight body structure that meets the typical Mercedes-highest requirements for Crash Safety.

The F 800 is the technology support and style in a show car. The research vehicle was developed in close cooperation between the technical research and the Advanced Design Studio in Sindelfingen and in the Italian Como. His appearance is the long wheelbase, short body overhangs, and the sensual flowing roof line dominated.

The front view shows a variation of the sport for Mercedes models typical radiator grille with a central star. The fins of the radiator grille take the tube of the Mercedes-Benz brand star is a soft flowing. Together with the wide radiator grille and the generously curved air inlet openings emphasize the unique and powerful LED headlamps the dynamic performance of the research vehicle. The front headlights are broken down into individual segments for daytime running lights, flashing headlights and unity. With modern technology, the LED taillights of the F 800 are provided Style. They provide a fascinating interplay of indirect light and direct light emission. The result is an attractive, distinctive and memorable look.

Functional elements such as the cockpit and arm rests, seem to float in space like sculpture. The innovative lightweight seats of the F 800 Style are made of a magnesium shell and a back made of carbon fiber laminate, which spans over an extra strong mesh. The shell is also veneered with real wood. This took the Mercedes-Benz engineers specially developed for the three-dimensional body veneer technology. Using this 3-D surface-coating procedure, the wooden parts of the center console, built on the doors and instrument panel. These wooden pieces are designed as 3-D laminated wood moldings and an aluminum core provided that ensures the high demands on the typical Mercedes-crash safety.

Since the early eighties Mercedes-Benz has presented 13 research vehicles. The series of this fascinating and pioneering automobiles – from Auto 2000 in 1981 documented up to the current F 800 – how consistently and proactively, the engineers at Mercedes-Benz examine key issues of research and technology and develop innovative solutions for the future. Many systems from research vessels, which were considered revolutionary years ago are now in series production at Mercedes-Benz. An example is the cruise control DISTRONIC. He was first realized in 1991 and celebrated in the F 100 1998 S-Class series premiere. The F 800 Style continues this way. Like its predecessors, he has with significant innovations in drive, comfort and safety technology and its avant-garde design, the way to the mass production of future Mercedes-Benz automobiles, the fascination and responsibility combine in a convincing manner.

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