The F800 Offers Three Methods of Propulsion – Gas, Electricity, and Hydrogen
It looks like the Mercedes-Benz F800 Style that was announced back in February has gotten a bit of an update since we last saw or heard from it. What was once merely a plug-in hybrid sedan now boasts not one, not two, but three options for fuel.
In addition to gasoline, the original F800 could also be powered by electricity, simply by plugging it in and charging the onboard batteries at a special charging station. The F-cell variant of the F800, which has just recently been unveiled, now adds the option of hydrogen power (just to clarify, however, you can either have a gas-electric hybrid F800, or a hydrogen-powered one. Not all three in one package).
Because of its unique design (hydrogen cells below the seats, for instance), it is a little larger than your normal sedan. You can see in pictures that it looks a bit more long and wide than average, yet still manages to look very sleek. Other details include the addition of sliding rear doors and weight-cutting techniques to compensate for the F800's alternative energy systems.
Look for it in 2012, with a base price of at least $43,000 for the gas-electric hybrid, and even more for the F-cell variant.
Source: Gizmodo
