Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Vision EQXX, an electric concept car with 620-plus miles of range.
Its aerodynamic design and lightweight materials contribute to that efficiency, Mercedes says.
The EQXX previews things Mercedes could incorporate into future electric cars.
Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off of a striking electric concept car on Monday. Meet the Vision EQXX. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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You probably won't be able to buy a Mercedes exactly like the Vision EQXX anytime soon. But some of the advancements Mercedes developed here could make their way into your future electric Benz. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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If range anxiety is the fear of running out of energy in an electric car, Mercedes wants the EQXX to be something like a chill pill. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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Mercedes built the EQXX to be its most efficient car, it said — one that demonstrates that range anxiety could become a thing of the past. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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The Vision EQXX should deliver at least 620 miles of driving range on a full battery, Mercedes says. That beats the rangiest electric car you can buy today (the $170,000 Lucid Air) by 100 miles. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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If Mercedes' claims are true, the EQXX would beat the longest-range Tesla by more than 200 miles. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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But Mercedes didn't just give the EQXX a gigantic battery pack and call it a day. It says it's engineered the EQXX to deliver more range using less energy. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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Mercedes gave the EQXX a teardrop shape that lets it slip through the air even better than the EQS, the company's electric flagship. Mercedes says the EQXX is more aerodynamic than a football. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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The EQXX also gets special tires that cut down on rolling resistance ... Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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... and lightweight magnesium wheels. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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Mercedes made it a point to cut weight wherever possible. It chopped out excess material and used 3D-printed parts. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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As a result, the EQXX weighs around 3,800 pounds, about a ton less than Mercedes' EQS sedan. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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The company also developed a new battery pack and drivetrain to optimize efficiency. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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Since the EQXX is geared more toward long road trips than track days, it makes relatively little power — just 200 horses. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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Solar panels integrated into the EQXX's roof can add up to 25 kilometers (about 15 miles) of range under ideal weather conditions, Mercedes says. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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It wouldn't be a Benz if it didn't have a luxurious cabin. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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But the EQXX's interior, just like the rest of the car, is all about efficiency. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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Mercedes filled the cabin with sustainable materials that it says lower the car's overall carbon footprint. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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The door pulls are made from a vegan silk-like material, the company says. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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The EQXX also sports vegan leathers made from mushrooms and cacti, according to Mercedes. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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Some surfaces are made from recycled plastic bottles. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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The Vision EQXX also offers a sneak peek at the future of Mercedes' in-car screens. The concept has a single massive display that stretches 47.5 inches across the dashboard. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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We already knew Mercedes is getting serious about electric cars. The EQXX concept is yet another sign of what's to come in the automaker's battery-powered future. Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
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By: [email protected] (Tim Levin) Title: Take a look at this electric Mercedes-Benz than can beat a Tesla by 200 miles Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-benz-electric-car-eqxx-620-mile-range-screen-tesla-2022-1 Published Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:08:10 +0000
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