Mercedes-Benz opens a new chapter in drive technologies for light commercial vehicles. Thanks to its zero-emission propulsion system, Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL is ideal for use in urban areas and in particular eco-sensitive. The Vito E-CELL circulating silently with zero emissions while maintaining their own characteristics, without any limitation in terms of cargo volume and scope. By year's end Vito E-CELL will be introduced in a limited series of 100 vehicles, whose production has already begun, starting in 2011 is expected to produce an additional 2,000 units. Vito E-CELL: ideal for transporting goods and people in the eco-sensitive areas. Deliveries in urban areas and pedestrian transit in areas with severe restrictions on movement, access to underground garage: Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL with battery-electric drive, quiet and zero emission, is the right answer to the problems of distribution eco-sensitive areas. In fact, Vito E-CELL can carry out its tasks of transport not only in areas with high rates of environmental pollution, but also in areas protected from noise, such as spas or residential areas with traffic ban in at night.
In large cities of Europe and the world with increasing environmental pollution problems increase access restrictions. Normally, the zero-emission electric vehicles are not subject to this kind of limitations. Vito E-CELL is perfect for all commercial enterprises and public companies operating in eco-sensitive areas. Moreover, in many countries there are already various forms of incentives for the purchase of zero emission vehicles: direct contribution to the purchase, discounts on tolls and vehicle taxes, total exemption from the prohibitions of access to restricted traffic areas.
In addition, Vito E-CELL is much cheaper than other vehicles. If you compare the current price of diesel with electricity costs, you get a ratio of four to seven. This means that an internal combustion engine Vito with features for the same journey costs from four to seven times higher than those of a Vito E-CELL recharged with electricity at night. The electric drive is the future of urban centers. The experts have no doubt that in cities with high population density and infrastructure, and high levels of pollution from exhaust gas and noise emissions, the future of electric vehicles. As an added incentive in this direction will add a sense of corporate responsibility and last but not least, the positive image of the propulsion systems adopting 'cleaner'. Another impetus for the development of electric vehicles is the conservation of exhaustible resources such as oil, and political will for greater independence in energy supply. As a pioneer of the automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz has a duty to ensure the mobility of the future with innovative technologies: the goal is zero emission mobility, Mercedes-Benz Vans approaches this milestone with Vito E-CELL.
Three is the perfect number: van diesel, natural gas and electric battery. With the Vito E-CELL, a comprehensive range of environmentally friendly commercial vehicles with the star is completed, creating a 'great trio' able to meet virtually any need to use, mixed-use specialist from short distances, to transport up to extreme long haul. The propulsion internal combustion engine, continuously optimized, in addition to natural gas engines, and today, even pure electric traction. Mercedes-Benz has provided a wealth of experience. Vito E-CELL is based on a wealth of experience that Mercedes-Benz has accumulated in recent decades in the field of electric motors. Already in 1972, Mercedes-Benz had developed the first commercial electric vehicle called THE 306. Shortly after, with the Mercedes-Benz 307 E, was made the first successful experiment on a large scale. Then came other experimental vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 308 E and the electric drive, that continue to be used at the customer in real conditions of use, among other things on the island of Heligoland, in the Sea North.
However, the step towards mass production was continually delayed due to insufficient battery technology. Together with a short duration, limited this aspect is the payload that the autonomy of the vehicle, to an extent unimaginable to make a professional use for a greater number of units. The road was now open, thanks to modern lithium-ion batteries with high energy density, intelligent charging methods and innovative strategies. Daimler, in the future mass production, promotes the development of new batteries in battery through research and cooperation with various partners.
Vito E-CELL: no limitation for cargo volume and scope. With its range of about 130 km, the Vito E-CELL meets the requirements of customers who want a medium commercial vehicle can travel about 50-80 km per day, plus a generous reserve. At the same time, the cargo compartment of the van is still usable without restriction. At the same time, with its range of about 900 kg regardless of the equipment, Vito E-CELL maintains its popular features and qualities of the load. With a top speed of 80 km / h, the vehicle can safely travel even short distances out of town.
Outwardly, Vito E-CELL is characterized by Vito with the usual internal combustion engine just for the decorative elements, the body remains unchanged. The outlet for charging is housed behind a flap at the point normally reserved for the fuel filler neck. The ground clearance and the slope angle, compared to the Vito with an internal combustion engine, are practically identical. Consequently, Vito E-CELL is also suitable for areas with steep access ramps and lanes. Powerful electric motor with a high capacity drive. Instead of the usual four and six cylinder engines of the Vito, with the corresponding auxiliary groups, under the hood of the Vito E-CELL are housed the electric motor and its peripheral components. The electric motor provides a continuous power of 60 kW and a maximum power of 70 kW. The maximum torque is equivalent to 280 Nm electric motors, the total torque is already available at the time of departure and then Vito E-CELL offers dynamic performance equivalent to that of modern diesel engines. Considering the typical field of application of Vito E-CELL and to encourage the maximum possible autonomy of the batteries, the maximum speed was limited to 80 km / h. The transmission power is entrusted to a single speed gearbox on the front wheels. Even this powerful auxiliary was developed specifically for the Vito E-CELL.
Vito E-CELL: Vito the only front-wheel drive. In order to save valuable space for the batteries, unlike other models in the series traction has been moved to the front wheels. With the exception of the few chassis components recovered by Vito 4 × 4, the front-wheel drive has been designed for Vito E-CELL. Under the hood, in addition to the electric motor, other components are housed such as power electronics, the torque converter and the charger network. The 12-volt onboard network has been completely developed from scratch. Lithium ion batteries with high capacity. The batteries are housed under the cargo floor, which are normally found in Vito the shaft and the fuel tank. The current batteries are modern lithium-ion battery, strong and very powerful with high energy density and a nominal voltage of 360 volts. The total capacity of the battery is 36 kWh, 32 kWh available for the march: an excellent value compared to other electric vehicles.
The battery pack of Vito E-CELL consists of 16 modules with a total of 192 cells. Each of these cells is controlled by a battery management system. To prevent unnecessary loss of power and risk of unauthorized, a security system disables the high voltage network when not in use. Electrical components with water cooling. Batteries, electric motor, converter and the rest of the electrical components are water-cooled powerplant. Unlike internal combustion engines, the electric motor reaches its maximum efficiency is not at 100 ° C, but around 30 ° C. In order to create attractive conditions for the driver, even in winter, despite these relatively low temperatures, Vito E-CELL has a series of additional heater, connected to high voltage and the heating circuit. Total recharge the battery after a maximum of 6 hours. The power supply is through the battery charging stations, available to customers from the two pilot energy suppliers EnBW and Vattenfall, a partner in the cooperation project in the regions of Berlin (Vattenfall) and Stuttgart (EnBW). The charging stations are installed in their fleet of corporate deposits involved in the experiment. The charging socket of the Vito E-CELL is connected to the gas station using a standard power cord with seven poles.
The batteries are recharged Vito E-CELL to the network from 380/400 volts. The built-in charger deliver 6.1 kW. Depending on the condition of the accumulator, the process can take up to 6 hours with the battery fully discharged. In addition, if necessary, the Vito E-CELL can be recharged through a power cable to a further network with a standard 230 V Schuko plug. This approach can be useful if the van at night, can not be connected to the appropriate service station. In this case, however, the charging time is doubled. Intelligent charging techniques reduce CO2 emissions and costs. The concept of the Vito E-CELL includes smart charging techniques, designed to reduce both CO2 emissions and costs. Charging times also can be established with the customer depending on the type of use. The Vito E-CELL is fitted with a Smart Charge Communication Unit (SCCU), which enables intelligent management of refills of the vehicle. For example, the system shall ensure that the charging is done within a certain time period when, at night, the energy companies provide "green" electricity. This reduces further and dramatically reducing the CO2 emissions of total energy of Vito E-CELL with the philosophy "Well to Wheel" and regardless of the emissions of the vehicle while driving.
Via the multifunction steering wheel and instrument panel, the charger can be set by the driver, not only of the hours in which current is available, 'environmentally friendly' but when you can take advantage of low rates. This approach, using a PC, it can be done centrally by those who manage the fleet. The SCCU also allows parallel loading of different vehicles of the same company without overloading the electrical grid. Charge the batteries at the filling station or the company's outlet opens fascinating perspectives: no more annoying trips to gas stations and minimal concern for energy supply. Ability to plan routes for Vito E-CELL under the terms of office. Just as the availability of the vehicles is calculated based on the conditions of the battery. Who manages the fleet may, for example, draw on their monitors the charge level of autonomy and therefore available for every Vito E-CELL, establishing exactly which to use for the next 'round of deliveries.' The various possibilities of intelligent help to protect the environment, and at the same time to maximize the benefits for customers. In addition, the flexibility of management reduces stress on the batteries last longer.
Brake energy regeneration. To ensure the greatest possible autonomy to Vito E-CELL, its batteries are recharged while driving through the process of recovery or regeneration, or the conversion of braking energy into electricity. This process occurs not only when the brake pedal down, but also in the release and deceleration phases. All this happens in conjunction with the new ESP ®. Based on Vito to step down. Vito E-CELL is based on Mercedes-Benz Vito long wheelbase and normal roof. The large distance between the ass, i equal to 3200 mm, made it possible to get the space needed to accommodate the traction batteries under the floor. With a total weight of 3,050 kg on the ground, Vito E-CELL offers extremely high payload of 900 kg. The transport capacity depends considerably on the one hand by the lithium-ion battery, compact, lightweight, high energy density and other systematic integration of electric traction in the design of bodyshell. Vito E-CELL is available in both LHD to RHD.
Standard equipment complete and functional. Despite efforts to ensure the greatest extent possible, Vito E-CELL has not undergone any corners in terms of equipment. Besides the already mentioned additional heater, all 100 vehicles have Vito E-CELL, beyond the complete standard equipment, a heated seat comfort for the driver, multifunction steering wheel, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, dual passenger bench seat front, two sliding doors, tailgate and package equipment "CARGO". A camera for reversing and reversing the buzzer, allowing the driver to detect obstacles maneuvering, and passers-by to notice the approach of the early silent Vito E-CELL.
Highest levels of active and passive safety. Vito E-CELL has the same exemplary level of safety for all Vito with an internal combustion engine. In case of accident, the batteries are protected from one component to deformation, while in the event of activation of the airbag control unit, the high voltage network is automatically disconnected. In the course of several crash tests, Vito E-CELL has demonstrated the high safety standards that characterize it. If one of these vehicles were involved in a collision, rescue workers can rely on specific guidelines. The active safety corresponds to the highest standards of Vito with any internal combustion engine. In fact, like all the other vehicles in the series, Vito E-CELL has the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) complete with all the usual features, as well as single airbag on the driver's side and two on the passenger side. However, Mercedes-Benz has also provided security to run through several tests. To this end, several Vito E-CELL were subjected to lengthy and detailed road tests on test tracks is closed to traffic on public roads. In any case, both the cold of Scandinavia under the scorching sun of Spain, Vito E-CELL has already demonstrated in the testing phase of its suitability for everyday use.
Vito E-CELL will be produced on the assembly of the Vito. Unlike other commercial electric powered vehicles, Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to produce Vito E-CELL with all the other Vito factory in Victoria. This is further evidence of the fact that Vito E-CELL is not an experimental or a prototype vehicle, a van but now close to series production. Given the totally different configuration of the kinematic chain, the presence of the battery under the floor of the cargo and the elimination of several components, many changes were required during production.
Vito E-CELL 100 fleet to customers in two cities. By the end of December, Mercedes-Benz Vito 100 will deliver to Customer E-CELL. Half of the vehicles will be used in Berlin and Stuttgart, while others will be put into circulation early next year in the Basque region in Spain, or in the home of Vito E-CELL. The main areas of application will then be concentrated in two urban areas which differ from each other not only in size but also because of the topography. This ensures that different conditions of use and therefore the possibility of obtaining further information on the vehicle. Customers are primarily fleet operators. Both fleets will be intensively trained drivers that the use and management of Vito E-CELL, so that they can familiarize themselves with all its peculiarities.
Specific assistance and customary standards of quality. In Berlin and Stuttgart, two workshops will be authorized to provide assistance to Vito E-CELL, with specially trained staff. In addition, during the start-up phase of the project, unforeseen difficulties should they arise, there will be experts in the service. At the same time, even the switchboard European Mercedes-Benz for emergency calls Maastricht is ready to respond to any requests. Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL provides for the usual quality of its service. Innovative business model with fixed monthly installment of rent. The testing at the customer Vito E-CELL has been prepared for a period of four years or a mileage of 80,000 km per vehicle, after which the 100 will return to the Mercedes-Benz van. As a result, customers do not buy their respective vehicles, but paying them a monthly rent. In this installment also includes a comprehensive service for the Vito E-CELL. Under ideal conditions, as part of the trial at the customer in about a dozen fleet, the fleet of 100 Vito E-CELL will run about 8 million miles, so we have a unique heritage experience for the further improvement of electric drive vehicles.
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