The Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle: PRE-SAFE, Braking Bag and Communication
10 June 2009
PRE-SAFE Structure: It sounds like science-fiction – concealed metallic structures that wait patiently in a collapsed, space-saving state until they are required to go into action. Daimler researchers working together with the gas generator specialists at Autoliv spent two... Read More »
The Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle: PRE-SAFE Pulse and Air Bags
10 June 2009
With the multiple award-winning PRE-SAFE® system, Mercedes-Benz has once again been underlining its role as a pioneer in the safety field since 2002: once the system recognises certain critical driving situations, PRE-SAFE® activates occupant protection measures as a precaution. As... Read More »
The Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle: Child Protect
10 June 2009
Mercedes engineers have thought about how children might travel even more safely in a car. The two major advantages of the Mercedes concept study "Child Protect" over conventional child safety seats are an improved protective effect and greater comfort... Read More »
Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Roadster Retraces the Path of Bertha Benz
29 April 2009
As you may remember, about a month ago we brought you the details of a special concept vehicle known simply as the F-Cell Roadster. Inspired by the legendary Benz patent motor car and featuring design traits of modern F1 race cars,... Read More »
Daimler Unveils Mercedes-Benz F-CELL Roadster with Hybrid Drive
25 March 2009
Daimler today has unveiled the F-CELL Roadster, the latest in their line of "F-Series" concept vehicles (past Mercedes research models can be seen here), and as you'll see, it draws its inspiration from a diverse variety of automotive eras. From a... Read More »
Mercedes-Benz At The Detroit Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO Vehicles
12 January 2009
Mercedes-Benz is showing the way ahead in environmentally responsible electromobility by presenting its near-series Concept BlueZERO at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Based on a single vehicle architecture, this intelligent, modular concept allows three models with different... Read More »
Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO Concepts Confirmed for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit
16 December 2008
Last week we told you that Mercedes was preparing a trio of BlueZERO concept models for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, each of which featured a distinct alternative power source. In the BlueZERO E-Cell, power came... Read More »
Mercedes-Benz BlueZero Concept Vehicles To Debut at the North American International Motor Show in Detroit
12 December 2008
According to the all-seeing eyes and all-knowing minds at Auto Motor und Sport, Mercedes is on the verge of introducing three new alternatively powered "BlueZero" concept vehicles – a feat they'll perform at next month's North American International Auto Show... Read More »









