| Make
|
Mercedes-Benz
|
| Model |
S400
BlueHybrid |
| Concept
year |
- |
| Production
year |
2009 |
| Power
source |
Hybrid,
3.5 litre V6 / electric motor |
|
The S400 BlueHybrid uses a 3.5 litre
V6 combined with an electric motor |
 |
 |
The Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID consumes only 7.9 litres
of gasoline per 100 km (62 miles) in the NEDC (New European
Driving Cycle). This results in very low CO2 emissions
of only 190 grams per kilometer.
Despite the relatively low emissions the S 400 BlueHYBRID
still offers the sort of performance luxury car owners
have become accustomed to. Combined with the hybrid module,
the maximum output is 299 horsepower (220 kW). Maximum
torque output is 375 Nm. The S 400 BlueHYBRID accelerates
from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.3 seconds on its way
to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250
km/h).
The main advantages offered by the newly developed lithium-ion
battery used in the S400 BlueHYBRID are its very compact
dimensions and its far superior performance compared to
conventional nickel-metal hydride batteries. The weight/power
ratio of the entire battery is 1,900 watts per liter (W/L).
Lithium-ion batteries are ideally suited for use in hybrid
vehicles to help reducing fuel consumption and thus also
CO2 emissions. At the same time, the Daimler engineers
are investigating to what degree this technology can be
applied to other vehicle concepts, such as electric and
fuel cell-powered cars.
Part of the success of the lithium-ion battery system
is a result of the Daimler-developed integration of the
lithium-ion battery into the vehicle's climate control
system. This ensures that the battery always works at
optimal system temperatures of between 15 and 35°C,
which in turn makes it possible for the battery to provide
long service life and maximum performance. |
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