F-CELL Roadster blends classic looks with modern technology

Expanding their line of "F-Series" concept vehicles, Daimler has popped up with an alternative-energy prototype vehicle that not just supports the environment but also presents a classic look. Hailed as the “F-CELL Roadster,” the latest F-Series vehicle deriving inspiration from different automotive eras is an ideal blend of traditional elegance and modern technology. Generating power from a 1.2 kW emission-free fuel cell system located at the rear, the F-CELL Roadster with hybrid drive is capable of reaching a top speed of 15 mph, while the conventional steering wheel is replaced with a joystick and drive-by-wire technology to control the vehicle. The fiberglass front and carbon-fiber bucket seats with hand-stitched leather covers brings Formula 1 racing oomph to the vehicle. The Benz F-CELL Roadster touting sustainability is a joint venture of more than 150 trainees of Daimler AG under their topic of sustainable mobility, an integral part of their vocational training, which took about a year for completion.

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