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GREEN: Mercedes-Benz Goes Electric
Electric B-Class revealed before Paris Auto Show is part of a broader zero-emissions effort by the German automaker.
The electric-powered B-Class is based on the Mercedes-Benz compact crossover. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz)
Mercedes-Benz has revealed a new all-electric version of the second-generation B-Class ahead of its public premier at the Paris Auto Show at the end of September.
Developed in partnership with Tesla, the near-to-production-ready MPV presages the B-Blass Electric Drive to be sold in selected markets from early 2014 as part of broad-based zero-emission model offensive set to be launched by Mercedes-Benz in Paris.
At the heart of the new car, which will likely be offered on an extended monthly lease scheme similar to that of the Smart Electric Drive, is an electric motor mounted in the space usually dedicated to the B-Class's various four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The brushless unit produces 134 horsepower and 228 pound-feet of torque.
Electrical energy for the motor is provided via a lithium-ion battery pack of as yet unspecified capacity mounted low in the floor of the front-wheel drive B-class's platform ahead of the rear axle – a set-up the German car maker is calling Energy Space.
On a full charge, the batteries provide an overall range of 124 miles, according to Mercedes-Benz. They are charged both via plug-in means and via recuperative means while on the run.
Planned to debut alongside the B-class Electric Drive at the Paris motor show is the definitive production version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive and Smart Brabus Electric Drive.
This story originally appeared at Autoweek.com.
Developed in partnership with Tesla, the near-to-production-ready MPV presages the B-Blass Electric Drive to be sold in selected markets from early 2014 as part of broad-based zero-emission model offensive set to be launched by Mercedes-Benz in Paris.
At the heart of the new car, which will likely be offered on an extended monthly lease scheme similar to that of the Smart Electric Drive, is an electric motor mounted in the space usually dedicated to the B-Class's various four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The brushless unit produces 134 horsepower and 228 pound-feet of torque.
Electrical energy for the motor is provided via a lithium-ion battery pack of as yet unspecified capacity mounted low in the floor of the front-wheel drive B-class's platform ahead of the rear axle – a set-up the German car maker is calling Energy Space.
On a full charge, the batteries provide an overall range of 124 miles, according to Mercedes-Benz. They are charged both via plug-in means and via recuperative means while on the run.
Planned to debut alongside the B-class Electric Drive at the Paris motor show is the definitive production version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive and Smart Brabus Electric Drive.
This story originally appeared at Autoweek.com.
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