Been to the Auto Show, Pics of Mercedes Concept and Tesla Display
 

Yep, I went to the North American Auto Show yesterday. Took some pics of the new Mercedes electric vehicle and pictures of the Tesla display which was a surprise to see.

The Mercedes concept was really the only electric vehicle that I thought was worthy of pictures. Honestly, the Volt doesn't look very aerodynamic at all, not to mention I couldn't get close enough for pictures. And all the others were wayyy to futuristic that the designs would definitely have been changed a lot before they ever even got close to production.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_P1010017.jpg

Wheel Skirts!!! AWESOME!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_P1010018.jpg

Smooth wheels!!! AWESOME!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_P1010019.jpg

Headlights looked awesome!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_P1010020.jpg

And a full view from the side.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_P1010022.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_P1010074.jpg

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And the only literature they had:
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_P1010103.jpg

Sean -

Thanks for the pix. The clear wheel skirts looks like a "concept design" trend inside Mercedes. I remember a Mercedes concept-sedan with the same clear rear wheel skirts (or was it BMW? I can't find the thread).

CarloSW2

I thought Tesla was going broke.

The Benz may be cute, but what is the range and recharge time of its batteries?

Idk, Saturday was pictures day. Sunday the 25th will be gather-up-all-the-literature-I-can-fit-in-my-backpack day

Hello Sean,

Is there a name for the Mercedes electric car? Is it electric only, or some sort of hybrid?

EDIT:

It's the Mercedes Blue Zero

The concept I took pictures of was a Blue Zero e-cell, which is apparently pure electric, but is also available as a hybrid and as hydrogen powered.

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/12...ng-to-detroit/

What? Didnt they just start?!

I know, confusing isn't it?

Guess what's more confusing....

October 16th, 2008
Financiapocalypse: Automaker Lays Off Detroit Office With Blog Post

End of October
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb0P2TiimaQ