Despite its position as technological leaders, hybrid cars are to some extent in a stalemate over the last decade. Batteries, motor and design is basically unchanged and are such as Toyota Prius debut in about a decade - the same principles and same method of operation. Many manufacturers are working on new hybrid technology, but so far few have managed to move technology to market. Daimler hope to change that with its new S400 BlueHYBRID, powered by lithium ion batteries.

Most of us are aware of the Li-ion technology, as it is at the heart of even the laptop. Therefore well known and some disadvantages of this technology - sudden ignition excessive overheating and similar temperature problem. These difficulties, and to accompany the otherwise high cost of these batteries ever prevent Li-ion batteries to reach the serial road to mass market. By Daimler, however believe that they have found all the above decision problems, which in 2009 is shown and their S400 BlueHYBRID.

Powered by hybrid petrol engine can boast a very impressive performance - fuel consumption of 7.9 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 190 g / km. A presentation of the car on the road continues to be level - torque of 375 nm and power of 300 hp Accordingly, the speed is limited to 250 km / h and acceleration to 100 km / h occurs 7.3 seconds.

Not that there will be any restrictions on technology around the battery. Everything worked fine would at temperatures between 15 and 35 degrees, which means that everything outside these limits will mean compromise with power, torque, etc. But when everything is okay, can certainly speak for the duration of the excellent work of the battery.

While other car manufacturers are trying to develop the technology of lithium ion batteries, the charge if Mercedes promise and adhere to its plans, the German concern will be the first company that will put on the market like serial car.


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Source » RS-Auto.bg

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