Mercedes-Benz F-Cell
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{{Infobox automobile
|name=Daimler AG F-Cell
|image=Mercedes-Benz F-Cell WAS 2011 1048.JPG
|manufacturer=Daimler AG
| production = 2002 (Concept car)
2010 (B-Class F-CELL)
|class=Fuel Cell
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|width= {{convert|1764|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|height= {{convert|1593|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
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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 {{convert|100|mi|km|0|abbr=on}}, with a top speed of {{convert|82|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The current B-Class F-CELL has a more powerful electric motor rated at {{convert|100|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}, and a range of about {{convert|250|mi|km|0|abbr=on}}. 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.automotiveworld.com/news/powertrain/85157-us-mercedes-b-class-f-cell-now-available-in-california |title=US: Mercedes B-Class F-Cell now available in California |publisher=Automotive World |date= 16 December 2010|accessdate=2010-12-19}}
Hydrogen storage
The 350 Bar (5000 PSI) hydrogen tanks for hydrogen storage contain enough fuel for a {{convert|248|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} drive.{{cite web|url=http://www.autobloggreen.com/tag/mercedes-benz+f-cell/ |title=Concept BlueZERO |publisher=Autobloggreen.com |date= |accessdate=2010-12-19}} Using 700 Bar (10000 PSI) tanks the range is extended 70% to {{convert|421|mi|km|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |url=http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-656547-1-1100371-1-0-1-0-0-0-12639-1086040-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Daimler is increasing the pressure: extended operating range for fuel cell vehicles | Daimler Global Media Site > Technology > Fuel Cells |publisher=Media.daimler.com |date=2008-07-04 |accessdate=2010-12-19 }}{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
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).{{cite web|last=Blanco |first=Sebastian |url=http://www.autobloggreen.com/2006/05/30/daimlerchrysler-fuel-cell-fleet-passes-two-million-kilometer-mar/ |title=DaimlerChrysler fuel cell fleet passes two million kilometer mark |publisher=Autobloggreen.com |date=2006-05-30 |accessdate=2010-12-19}}
- On May 31, 2006, Daimler revealed that select individuals in California would be able to take their driving examination in an F-Cell.{{cite web |url=http://www.emercedesbenz.com/May06/31_California_Residents_Use_Fuel_Cell_Powered_Mercedes_To_Get_Their_Drivers_License.html |title=California Residents Use Fuel Cell-Powered Mercedes To Get Their Driver's License |publisher=Emercedesbenz.com |date=2006-05-31 |accessdate=2010-12-19 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=2010-08-02 |url-status=dead }}
- 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/mercedes-benz/concept-vehicles/mercedes-benz-f-cell-world-drive-in-europe-legs-1-5/ |title=Mercedes-Benz F-CELL World Drive in Europe: Legs 1-5 |publisher=Emercedesbenz.com |date=2011-02-14 |accessdate=2011-05-24}}
- On June 21, 2011, Daimler announced it was moving up commercialization of the B-Class F-CELL to 2014{{cite web|last=Lienert |first=Anita |url=http://fuelcellsworks.com/news/2011/06/23/mercedes-benz-fuel-cell-car-ready-for-market-in-2014/ |title=Mercedes-Benz Fuel-Cell Car Ready for Market in 2014 |publisher=Insideline.com |date=2011-06-21 |accessdate=2012-04-25}}
- On Jan 31, 2014 YouTube video uploaded of new F-cell fuel cell, no information known otherwise.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-d5mS1anJ8|title = Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL - into the desert serves as water supply | AutoMotoTV|website = YouTube| date=31 January 2014 }}
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.{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/tesla-model-s-bmw-i3-among-2012-green-car-vision-finalists/|title=Tesla Model S, BMW i3 among 2012 Green Car Vision finalists|author=Danny King|publisher=Autoblog Green|date=2012-01-13|accessdate=2012-01-13}}{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2012/01/26/ford-c-max-energi-wins-2012-green-car-vision-award/?a_dgi=aolshare_email|title=Ford C-Max Energi wins 2012 Green Car Vision Award|author=Sebastian Blkanco|publisher=Autoblog Green|date=2012-01-26|accessdate=2012-01-26}}
Gallery
File:Mercedes-Benz A-Class F-Cell--DC.jpg | Original A-Class based F-Cell.
File:Mercedes-Benz A Class F-Cell rear.JPG | Original A-Class based F-Cell.
File:Mercedes-Benz F-Cell WAS 2010 8926.JPG | B-Class based F-Cell exhibited at the 2010 Washington Auto Show.
See also
{{Commons category|Mercedes-Benz F-Cell}}
References
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External links
- [https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/2005-06-16-a-class_x.htm Road test on USAtoday.com]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070929145603/http://www.german-news.de/news/news+article.storyid+533.htm News on the German Chancellor taking delivery of an F-Cell]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20051029104831/http://www.channel4.com/4car/feature/features-2005/a-class-f-cell/hydrogen.html Driving Impression by Tom Bird of Channel4 - Website is now defunct, so this link uses the Wayback Machine]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20210422190848/http://magazine.ucla.edu/depts/quicktakes/hydrogen_car/ UCLA-Driving the F-Cell]
- [https://www.leasinger.de/mercedes-benz-leasing Mercedes-Benz Leasing] (in German)
- [https://group-media.mercedes-benz.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/Mercedes-Benz-B-Class-F-CELL---New-fuel-cell-car-from-Mercedes-Benz-100-percent-driving-pleasure-zero-emissions.xhtml?oid=9271565 Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL]
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