Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle explained

The Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle is a safety research vehicle based on the S400 Hybrid, unveiled in 2009.^[1]

Innovations

• Spotlight function

Production version called Night View Assist Plus with Spotlight Function, introduced on the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C216) in 2011.

• Beltbag

Production version called Beltbag, introduced on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) in 2013.

• Interactive Vehicle Communication

Production version called Car-to-X Communication with Drive Kit Plus, introduced on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) in 2013.

• Full-LED headlamps with Partial main beam: Production version called Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS, introduced on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) in 2013.
• PRE-SAFE Pulse: Production versions called PRE-SAFE Impulse, introduced on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) in 2013 and PRE-SAFE Impulse Side,^[2] introduced on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) in 2016.
• Braking Bag
• Child Protect System
• Hybrid Battery Shield
• Interseat Protection (Center airbag)
• PRE-SAFE Structure
• PRE-SAFE 360°
• Rear seat camera
• Side Reflect
• Size Adaptive Airbags

The vehicle was unveiled at the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Conference in Stuttgart.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle | Daimler > Technology & Innovation > Safety . 2015-08-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923213543/http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-1214698-1-1214703-1-0-0-1214699-0-0-135-7165-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html . 2015-09-23 . The ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle
2. Web site: Mercedes-Benz TechCenter: PRE-SAFE Impulse side. Germany. 2013 Daimler AG. Mercedes-Benz TechCenter: PRE-SAFE Impulse side. 2016-10-29.
3. Web site: Ramsey . Jonathon . VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz ESF S400 Concept's "Braking Bag" in action . Autoblog.com . 2009-06-14 . 2010-09-26.