Mercedes makes buzz with ‘round the world trip

Mercedes makes buzz with round the world trip

On 30 January, 2011, a Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL auto embarked upon a 30,000 kilometre worldwide driving trip to demonstrate the power and efficiency of its fuel cell, as well as raising awareness for having hydrogen filling stations located around the world to power fuel cells like those found in the B-Class F-CELL. In addition to raising consciousness for environmentally friendly autos, this world tour could have important implications for your cover, whether or not you drive a Mercedes or plan on purchasing a fuel cell-powered vehicle.

Commencing in Stuttgart, Germany, the B-Class F-CELL will motor its way to Lisbon, Portugal, where it will then embark on a boat to the United States. After crossing the North American continent, this auto will once again board a boat, this time to Australia. After this sojourn in the Southern Hemisphere, another boat ride will take the B-Class F-CELL to Shanghai, China, for a drive through Asia and Europe, ending the circumnavigation at Stuttgart. The total journey will involve four continents, fourteen countries, and is projected to last 125 days.

The B-Class F-CELL has an estimated range of 400 km, about four times the range of its main competitor, the Honda leaf, so refilling will be essential, as well as a frequent occurence, on this trip. A partner of Mercedes-Benz on this venture, Linde AG, will provide hydrogen refuelling stations at its locations as well as its subidiaries' around the world. However, since this auto has an NEDC equivalent of 3.3 litres of fuel per 100 km, the fuel consumption, as well as the environmental impact, will be minimal. The electric motor found in the B-Class F-CELL is rated at 100 kW/136 hp, with a 290 Nm torque, and can provide this power immediately when the engine is turned on. The fuel cell, as mentioned previously, runs on hydrogen, which is combined with oxygen to form water, as well as electricity that can be used to power the auto's motor.

If this tour proves successful, and the four month journey is completed on time, there is a chance that Mercedes Car insurance, and possibly mini car insurance as an entire class, could be lowered. A timely completion of this around the world trip would spark interest in Mercedes vehicles as well as mini cars on the part of both investors and consumers, thus lowering the price of these vehicles. Lower cost vehicles with a high degree of popularity tend to have lower insurance as well, especially when they are fuel efficient and have a good reputation for safety. This means that the projected insurance for the B-Class F-CELL model (and other B-Class models) could drop by several hundred pounds, and other Mercedes vehicles and mini cars could see slightly diminished reductions in insurance costs. By keeping tabs on this world tour, you may be able to predict how your insurance could be impacted in the future. You can get a quote online for free from Your Cover Insurance.

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