Mercedes-Benz New And Very Functional Electric Van

Online, August 27, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Can you imagine an electric working van? Mercedes-Benz is about to start the production of thy're new Vito E-Cell to enter an very economic vehicle in this segment.

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This new model is designed for urban duty, based on the traditional Vito model but only in its look. A series of modifications were made underneath.
The lithium-ion batteries are instaled beneath the wheel base, so capacity is not compromised. The lithium-ion battery pack consists of 16 modules for a total of 192 cells. The permanent magnet synchronous motor produces a continuous output of 60 kilowatts (80 horsepower).
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One important feature is the fact that the Vito E-Cell has a 1980 pound cargo capacity and can handle the typical average daily requirement range for a work vehicle. This is accomplished by using the permanent synchronous electric motor that the Vito has under the hood along with power electronics, the transformer and the charging unit.
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More information and photos can be found at:
http://www.greencleanvehicles.com/2010/08/mercedes-benz-electric-van.html