All Entries Tagged With: "new mercedes technology"
Mercedes-Benz Technology Could Prevent Truck Accidents
Last week, we brought you information about the Guinness World Record that was recently set by the Mercedes-Benz Actros. In a seven day continuous drive trial, the Actros set the record for the most fuel efficient 40 ton tractor trailer. As it turns out, fuel efficiency is not the only thing that the Actros has [...]
Daimler AMG Wins Laser Technology 2008 Innovation Award
Since the early days of its history, Mercedes has been known as a technological innovator. Mercedes-Benz vehicles have long been prized for their forward thinking and environmentally friendly design. This month, the company was again honored with a prestigious award, this one for its unique RobScan laser welding procedure. The award is a joint venture [...]
Diesel Goes Green, but High Prices May Keep Consumers Away
Until quite recently, diesel vehicles in the United States were largely considered the poor relations of gasoline cars. Diesel engines were noisy and rough, and the vehicles often belched noxious fumes into the air. However, diesel fuel was relatively cheap, and diesel engines achieved better fuel economy than their gasoline equivalents. This made diesel an [...]
Understanding the BlueTec Technology
Mercedes-Benz has made a major breakthrough in clean burning engine technology with its new BlueTec system. Consumers today are increasingly concerned about both their impact on the environment and the impact that rising fuel prices are having on their wallets. The new BlueTec vehicles address both concerns through a technology that is both clean and [...]
Mercedes-Benz F 700 Concept Car: Under the Hood
Rumors are beginning to swirl that the Mercedes-Benz F 700 concept car, debuted at last year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, may form the basis of the next generation S-Class, which is scheduled to debut in 2012. Only time will tell whether this is indeed the case. Either way, I thought it would be fun to take [...]
Mercedes-Benz F 700 Concept Car: The Future of Mercedes?
Only a handful of Mercedes-Benz research cars have been released since the Auto 2000 of 1981. However, rumors are spreading that the F 700, shown at last year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, may hold a number of clues to Mercedes’ future concepts. In particular, it is likely that at least some features will debut in the [...]
Mercedes-Benz Technology – Not Just for the High End
If you are a Mercedes fan, you may have noticed a recent trend. An explosion of new technology has been added at breakneck speed to Mercedes vehicles. Unlike many car manufacturers, however, Mercedes does not just debut its latest features in its highest-end vehicles. An interesting article in the Canyon News explores the phenomenon. According [...]
Mercedes ECO-Start Turning Heads in England
For many years, Mercedes-Benz has enjoyed a well-earned reputation as a world leader in luxury, safety, performance and environmental friendliness. In recent years, Mercedes has experienced an explosion in technological growth. The latest entry in a long line of green technologies is the new ECO-Start system, which is proving highly useful across England, according to [...]
Mercedes B-Class F-Cell Proves It Can Handle Cold Weather
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class with fuel cell may be a zero-emission, environmentally friendly vehicle, but winter testing proved its powerhouse capabilities. The vehicle was thoroughly put through its paces in extreme testing recently. Testers took the B-Class to the punishing winter environment of Northern Sweden, where temperatures are in the double-digits below zero. AutoSpectator has the [...]
Mercedes Poised to Launch S-Class Hybrid in 2009
Mercedes-Benz recently announced that the S400 BlueHybrid will be ready for launch in 2009, according to Car and Driver. The S400 is based on a 3.5 liter V6 engine and boasts a breakthrough lithium ion battery. The battery was developed exclusively for Mercedes-Benz and is a significant upgrade from traditional hybrids’ nickel-metal hydride batteries. Lithium-ion [...]
