News: Electric Mercedes SLS Unveiled With 526-hp

[2NDGENTEG]

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...l-delivers-526-emissions-free-horsepower.html

Mercedes has just unveiled a new fully electric and emissions-free version of its SLS AMG flagship supercar, delivering 526-hp and a 0-60 mph time of just 4.0 seconds. To achieve this impressive output, the SLS AMG E-Cell is bursting with batteries, which are placed in the front firewall, center tunnel and behind the seats. This is possible thanks to the use of lithium-polymer technology that allows for a more flexible battery structure.

Power is then transmitted to the wheels (all four of them) via electric motors at each corner. In total, the vehicle’s output is rated at 526-hp and 649 ft-lbs of torque. The new electric layout did, however, mean that Mercedes engineers had to redesign the front suspension, tossing the double-wishbone setup with a new multi-link arrangement and push-rod dampers.

Other highlights include a front splitter that can be controlled from the cockpit, through a new (and very large) AMG Drive Unit screen that also controls other aspects of the car, while giving updates on the flow of power to each wheel.

Oh, and we almost forgot… it’s coated in what Mercedes calls “AMG lumilectric mango” paint. Automobile Magazine reports that it will be driving the SLS soon and judging by the way this prototype is finished we have to think a production model could arrive in the next few years.

 

[bigsmokes]

that's sick!!!!!

 

[DannyITR]

Indeed. I'm wondering how close a vehicle like this is to full production and how much it costs. Just the fact that its been built is a huge leap forward. My firm belief is that electric vehicles charged by solar powered homes will be how we will wean ourselves off oil.

 

[stevester1]

we will wean ourselves off oil.

I agree that it will diminish the oil production considerably, but we will never completely rid ourselves of oil (at least not for a very, very long time). Too much rides on it (I'm not even talking about the economy yet):

Petrol for cars
Diesel for cars, lorries and ships
Aviation fuel for planes
Credit cards
Plastic bags
Hair brushes
Anti-freeze
Motorcycle Helmets
Carpets
Telephones
Brake fluid
Boats
Glue
Toilet Seats
Shampoo
Household paint
Detergent
Bowls
Fertiliser
Explosives
Car tyres
Artificial turf
Football boots
Lipstick
Weed killer
Parachutes
Umbrellas
Food wrappers
Shower curtains
Waterproof coats
Artifical limbs
Roads
Bubble wrap
Drinks bottles
Toothbrushes
Life jackets
Fishing line
Tennis rackets
Roller blades
Eye glasses
Lunch boxes
Flower pots
Toys
Car seats
Insulation
Nail polish
Hair spray
Medicines
Insect repellant
Golf balls

source

 

[logik23]

I disagree with danny, I think hydrogen is the future because we will be able to continue using our cars in the same fashion. With plug in vehicles, you have to plan your drives, which is a 180 degree turn from what gasoline cars offer us: freedom.

 

[stevester1]

I disagree with danny, I think hydrogen is the future because we will be able to continue using our cars in the same fashion. With plug in vehicles, you have to plan your drives, which is a 180 degree turn from what gasoline cars offer us: freedom.

Many have proven that Hydrogen is not a viable option (without mentioning the billions it would take to replace current infrastructure).

http://www.physorg.com/news7198.html
http://www.fromthewilderness.com/free/ww3/081803_hydrogen_answers.html
http://ergobalance.blogspot.com/2007/01/hydrogen-for-oil.html

Sorry to rain on the parade.

 

[DannyITR]

I disagree with danny, I think hydrogen is the future because we will be able to continue using our cars in the same fashion. With plug in vehicles, you have to plan your drives, which is a 180 degree turn from what gasoline cars offer us: freedom.

You do need to plan them with current electric vehicles but when they become mainstream with a range of 300-400km and the supporting infrastructure that should not longer be an issue.

 

[DannyITR]

I agree that it will diminish the oil production considerably, but we will never completely rid ourselves of oil (at least not for a very, very long time). Too much rides on it (I'm not even talking about the economy yet):

I'd be interested to see the % of petrol in those products. For sure there will still be a large need for oil but if you eliminate transportation and home use it should take a massive dent out of the demand.

 

[logik23]

Many have proven that Hydrogen is not a viable option (without mentioning the billions it would take to replace current infrastructure).

http://www.physorg.com/news7198.html
http://www.fromthewilderness.com/free/ww3/081803_hydrogen_answers.html
http://ergobalance.blogspot.com/2007/01/hydrogen-for-oil.html

Sorry to rain on the parade.

A hundred years ago, people thought that a car going over 20mph would kill the driver because of the g-forces on the human body.

50 years ago, do you think anyone thought I'd be able to watch porn on my iPhone?

Just because there are complications with today's technology does not mean it won't happen. Especially since those articles are from 5-7 years ago, a lot has happened since then.

You do need to plan them with current electric vehicles but when they become mainstream with a range of 300-400km and the supporting infrastructure that should not longer be an issue.

The only way that we could use electric cars like we use gasoline cars is if they find a way to charge a battery in under 10 minutes or if they have replacement batteries that can be changed in a few minutes at a "gas" station.

These things would be possible one day, I'm sure, but will take as much (if not more) time and money and development as hydrogen cars.

 

[eband00]

Many have proven that Hydrogen is not a viable option (without mentioning the billions it would take to replace current infrastructure).

http://www.physorg.com/news7198.html
http://www.fromthewilderness.com/free/ww3/081803_hydrogen_answers.html
http://ergobalance.blogspot.com/2007/01/hydrogen-for-oil.html

Sorry to rain on the parade.

Honda FCX Clarity anyone?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_FCX_Clarity

So please stop with your non-viable non-sense.... California did it... and the car is a success

 

[Subzero]

You do need to plan them with current electric vehicles but when they become mainstream with a range of 300-400km and the supporting infrastructure that should not longer be an issue.

FIlling up with gas takes 4 mins, not 4 hours.


PS: WHY IS IT YELLOW

 

[ATR90]

I'm leaping on the hydrogen bandwagon but I wouldn't mind seeing either in great numbers relatively soon!

 

[cassard]

I don't know about hydrogen. but since we are talking about a Mercedes here, what I saw, is that they are planning on putting almost all of their series Electric, the next C series that is announced for 2014 will be ONLY electric and they said that with time almost all their series will be.

 

[logik23]

the next C series that is announced for 2014 will be ONLY electric

hahaahahahahaha

no

 

[alexidewayz]

Porsche did the same thing with the Next GT3 RS and the yet to come 918...

 

[od_man99]

I disagree with danny, I think hydrogen is the future because we will be able to continue using our cars in the same fashion. With plug in vehicles, you have to plan your drives, which is a 180 degree turn from what gasoline cars offer us: freedom.

You must be speaking out of your ass. Hydrogen technology is so inefficient and costly. Electric would reduce N0x emissions and result in slightly cleaner air (remember where most of the electrical productions come from across the world, coal). As for Petrolium vehicles, I went to the Engineering Conference there was in Quebec 2 weeks ago, a Japanese company has filed a patent for the creation of Jet engine grade fuel from micro-bacterial growth that is genetically modified.

There also has been studies for the past 10 years to refine that tech. Imagine the possibilities.

 

[WorkInProgressSI]

If we could make petrol it would be the ideal. But batteries at the moment are costly, they don't last that long. In 10 years we have come a long way from Nickel cadium batteries, but litium won't cut the mustard we need to have sort easly reciclable batteries that store more power then 100 of the batteries we have now to make the power we will need.

Science fiction maybe,but we still managed to make something that could hold all the book of the planet in a little box.

 

[jizz]

les moteurs qui fonctionne à l'air comprimé cé pas pire aussi...mais bon on est loin de sa.

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[CRNKY]

Before 1920 there were more electric cars on the road than gas cars, but then the whole idea died out for a long time. In the 1990's there were a whole bunch of 100% electric cars in the USA (models by GM, Honda, Ford, Toyota, Nissan), then the whole concept died again.

Watch "Who killed the electric car", 1h 32m long documentary about what goes on with the government, manufacturers and oil companies when it comes to electric cars.

 

[stevester1]

A hundred years ago, people thought that a car going over 20mph would kill the driver because of the g-forces on the human body.

50 years ago, do you think anyone thought I'd be able to watch porn on my iPhone?

Just because there are complications with today's technology does not mean it won't happen. Especially since those articles are from 5-7 years ago, a lot has happened since then.



The only way that we could use electric cars like we use gasoline cars is if they find a way to charge a battery in under 10 minutes or if they have replacement batteries that can be changed in a few minutes at a "gas" station.

These things would be possible one day, I'm sure, but will take as much (if not more) time and money and development as hydrogen cars.

The technology for electric vehicles not only exists, it's available. We just need to fine tune it. Charging is the largest issue. Hydrogen is far from being on par with electrical (in terms of development)

Honda FCX Clarity anyone?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_FCX_Clarity

So please stop with your non-viable non-sense.... California did it... and the car is a success

In 2010, it is reported that there are a total of 50 FCX Clarity available for lease in the U.S. and Honda intends to increase that to 200 in about a year

Yeah, Honda must be making a killing.

Watch "Who killed the electric car", 1h 32m long documentary about what goes on with the government, manufacturers and oil companies when it comes to electric cars.

Who killed the electric car is pretty badass, but if you really want to blow your hair back, watch Collapse (contact me for a download link).