At this year’s IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz presented preproduction models of the new GLC F-CELL as the next milestone on the road to emission-free driving.
The latest electric model from Mercedes it is set to combine innovative fuel-cell and battery technology in the form of a plug-in hybrid – In addition to hydrogen (H2), the all-electric variant of the popular SUV will also run on electricity. With 4.4 kg of H2 on board, the model produces enough energy for a range of up to 437 kilometres.
Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, emphasises, “Our many years of experience with fuel-cell technology pay dividends in the new GLC F-CELL: its long electric range, short refuelling times and everyday practicality of an SUV will make it the perfect vehicle. This is made possible by the compact construction of our fuel-cell system. Another genuine world first is the combination with a large additional lithium-ion battery, which can be conveniently charged using plug-in technology.”
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