Wednesday Mercedes has unveiled the F-CELL Roadster, the latest in their line of “F-Series” concept vehicles and as you’ll see, it draws its inspiration from a diverse variety of automotive eras. The F-CELL Roadster is controlled with drive-by-wire technology, and a joystick takes the place of a conventional steering wheel. The vehicle is powered by a 1.2 kW Hybrid emission-free fuel cell system located at the rear. It could reach a top speed of 25 km/h and achieve an operating range of up to 350 km(217 mile).

“The F-CELL Roadster uniquely combines state-of-the-art technologies with the history of vehicle construction. As an allusion to the Benz Patent Motor Car from 1886, the vehicle is fitted with large spoked wheels.Moreover, the F-CELL Roadster incorporates stylistic elements from diverse eras of automotive history, such as the carbon-fiber bucket seats with hand-stitched leather covers and the distinctively styled fiberglass front section, based on the component from the Formula One racing bolides.” (...) Read More about Mercedes F-Cell Roadster, When High Tech Meet Traditions (4 words)

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