The History of the Fuel Cell at Mercedes-Benz
11 December 2009
In 1994, the NECAR 1, the world's first vehicle fitted with an electric drive with fuel cells was launched. Since then, Mercedes-Benz has made enormous progress in developing this technology: local zero-emission fuel cell vehicles have performed superbly in test... Read More »
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Fuel for the Zero-Emission Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL
11 December 2009
Mercedes-Benz fuel cell vehicles have already demonstrated their day-to-day suitability, including in large-scale field-trials. With more than 100 test vehicles and a combined total of over 4.5 million kilometres of trial testing, the company boasts the most extensive experience with... Read More »
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The Fuel Cell is a Clean and Efficient Energy Converter
11 December 2009
Mercedes-Benz utilises PEMFC fuel cells (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell) for the F‑CELL vehicles. An assessment of various fuel cell designs showed them to be the best option for motor vehicles. The key advantage when it comes to vehicle drive... Read More »
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The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell is First Electric Car Suited for Everyday Driving
11 December 2009
Mercedes-Benz is launching its first series-produced electric car with a fuel cell on the road: the new B‑Class F‑CELL. The small-scale production of the environmentally friendly electric car is already underway. The first of around 200 vehicles will be delivered... Read More »
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Mercedes Brings smart fortwo electric drive and Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL to the Roads
11 December 2009
As the first European car manufacturers smart and Mercedes-Benz are entering the age of electric mobility with vehicles that are fully suitable for everyday use. The new smart fortwo electric drive has taken on a pioneering role among battery-powered electric... Read More »
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Ten smart fortwo Electric Drive on the Roads of Monaco as of 2010
11 December 2009
A few weeks after the production of the smart fortwo electric drive started at the plant in Hambach, smart signed an agreement with the Principality of Monaco, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Albert II. From next spring,... Read More »
Mercedes-Benz is Fastest-Growing Premium Brand in China
11 December 2009
Mercedes-Benz continues to post strong growth in China. The brand with the star was the fastest-growing premium brand in China in the year to date and will remain so for the full year as well. Already by September, sales of... Read More »
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Green Technologies from the Mercedes-Benz Plant in Mannheim Protect the Environment
10 December 2009
The Daimler Competence Center for Emission-free Mobility at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since 1994, the center has enhanced numerous alternative drive systems for commercial vehicles and cars all the way to the small-series... Read More »
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Decision on Production of Next-Generation C-Class Will Improve Competitiveness
10 December 2009
The Board of Management and the General Labor Council of Daimler AG have agreed on the details of a personnel concept for the Sindelfingen plant in connection with the reorganization of the worldwide Mercedes-Benz production network. As of 2014, production... Read More »
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Mercedes-Benz Posts Strong Sales Growth of 19 Percent Worldwide in November
07 December 2009
Mercedes-Benz posted a strong increase in sales in November, and was the premium brand achieving the highest growth rate worldwide. Last month, 88,600 vehicles were delivered to customers, a 19 percent increase (November 2008: 74,400). The Mercedes-Benz Cars division as... Read More »
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