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SLS AMG E-CELL electric super sportscar slated for production in 2013

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Mercedes-AMG plans to begin production of the SLS AMG E-CELL electric super sportscar ( earlier post ) in 2013, said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG during the company’s press conference at the North American International Auto Show. SLS AMG E-CELL Click to enlarge. —Dieter Zetsche.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. Since 2013 Audi has been operating a pilot plant ( earlier post ) in which renewable wind power is used to produce hydrogen by electrolysis. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery is mounted close to the trunk and rear suspension.

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