Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Explained
| Daimler AG F-Cell |
| Manufacturer: | Daimler AG |
| Production: | 2002 (Concept car)
2010 (B-Class F-CELL) |
| Class: | Fuel Cell |
| Length: | 38401NaN1 |
| Width: | 17641NaN1 |
| Height: | 15931NaN1 |
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 1000NaN0, with a top speed of 820NaN0. The current B-Class F-CELL has a more powerful electric motor rated at 1000NaN0, and a range of about 2500NaN0. 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 USA, 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 2480NaN0 drive.[2] Using 700 Bar (10000 PSI) tanks the range is extended 70% to 4210NaN0.[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]
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: US: Mercedes B-Class F-Cell now available in California . Automotive World . 16 December 2010. 2010-12-19.
- Web site: Concept BlueZERO . Autobloggreen.com . 2010-12-19.
- Web site: 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 . 2010-12-19 .
- Web site: Blanco . Sebastian . DaimlerChrysler fuel cell fleet passes two million kilometer mark . Autobloggreen.com . 2006-05-30 . 2010-12-19.
- Web site: California Residents Use Fuel Cell-Powered Mercedes To Get Their Driver's License . Emercedesbenz.com . 2006-05-31 . 2010-12-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100802182300/http://www.emercedesbenz.com/May06/31_California_Residents_Use_Fuel_Cell_Powered_Mercedes_To_Get_Their_Drivers_License.html . 2010-08-02 . dead .
- Web site: Mercedes-Benz F-CELL World Drive in Europe: Legs 1-5 . Emercedesbenz.com . 2011-02-14 . 2011-05-24.
- Web site: Lienert . Anita . Mercedes-Benz Fuel-Cell Car Ready for Market in 2014 . Insideline.com . 2011-06-21 . 2012-04-25.
- Web site: Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL - into the desert serves as water supply | AutoMotoTV. YouTube.
- Web site: Tesla Model S, BMW i3 among 2012 Green Car Vision finalists. Danny King. Autoblog Green. 2012-01-13. 2012-01-13.
- Web site: Ford C-Max Energi wins 2012 Green Car Vision Award. Sebastian Blkanco. Autoblog Green. 2012-01-26. 2012-01-26.
