Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Roadster

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The Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Roadster is a concept car produced by the German car company Mercedes-Benz. [1] During April 2009, the concept car has traveled the Bertha Benz Memorial Route thus celebrating the exploits of Mrs. Bertha Benz in 1888.

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It has an electric motor powered by a fuel cell located at the rear of a power of 1.2 kW (1.63 hp). It has a low top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph) and can achieve an operating range of 350 km (217 mi). Found inside the vehicle the following elements: a joystick replacing the conventional wheel and bucket seats in carbon fiber. The design is meant to resemble a Horseless Carriage and references the original Benz Patent-Motorwagen with large diameter and thin spoked wheels.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Mercedes F-CELL Roadster". Top Gear. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.