On January 4, breaking the shackles of thinking outside the box of the rules, in the name of Mercedes-EQ, we created the possibilities of the future. Today, the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX concept car ushered in the world premiere. As the most energy-efficient model in the history of the brand, the VISION EQXX concept car relies on cutting-edge power system, lightweight engineering technology and a large number of recyclable materials to comprehensively break through technical barriers, reduce the wind resistance coefficient to 0.17, and the mileage of a single charge exceeds 1000 kilometers; at the same time, the model is software-driven research and development, the whole vehicle applies a large number of lightweight technology and sustainable materials, and forward-looking use of human brain bionic technology. In this way, this electric vehicle, which depicts the blueprint of the future of mobility, once again announces the determination of the Trident Emblem to build the world's most desirable electric vehicle on the road to a sustainable and software-driven future by Mercedes-Benz.
"The VISION EQXX Concept car perfectly illustrates our vision for the future of electric vehicles. The project, which just started 18 months ago, has become mercedes-Benz's most energy efficient model ever: it consumes less than 10 kWh per 100 km/ 100 km and has a range of more than 1,000 km on a single charge," said Ola K llenius, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG. Its futuristic shape is breathtaking, underscoring the company's vision to build the world's most popular electric car. ”
"The technical planning embodied in the VISION EQXX concept will be used to define future Mercedes-Benz models and functions," said Markus Sch fer, a member of the board of directors and chief technology officer of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, responsible for research and development and procurement, "As a high-profile model, it establishes Mercedes-Benz's brand positioning in the automotive industry and even in the field of extension that combines luxury and technology." The model and its development concept are extremely disruptive. Engineers from the R&D centre work closely with F1 and FE racing projects to demonstrate that innovation in motorsport is closely linked to the development of everyday mobility. ”
Innovative ideas to create a "new benchmark" for energy efficiency
Endurance and energy efficiency are crucial to the development of electric vehicles today. Compared with the simple practice of assembling a large-capacity battery to achieve long battery life, the VISION EQXX concept car considers the relationship between energy efficiency and endurance, creating a new benchmark for energy efficiency.
The new EQS has the best drag coefficient of 0.20 for production cars, and the VISION EQXX concept car takes it a step further: interdisciplinary R&D using advanced digital modeling technology, the design and development team gives an ultra-smooth design to the luxurious aesthetic of "sensuality and purity", and the tires with ultra-low rolling resistance and aerodynamic optimization give it an amazing drag coefficient as low as 0.17.
At the same time, thanks to the new electric drive system developed in-house, the VISION EQXX concept car achieves efficient use of energy, compared to the most efficient internal combustion engine drive system can only achieve 30% energy efficiency, its lightweight and efficient electric drive system will eventually transmit up to 95% of the battery energy directly to the wheels. In addition, the "Energy Efficiency Assistant System" also helps to improve driving efficiency, which can give the most efficient driving recommendations based on information such as energy flow, terrain, electricity, and even the direction and intensity of wind and sun.
Not only that, Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrain Co., Ltd. has developed a new battery pack for the VISION EQXX concept car, through the development ideas and professional mechanical design of formula 1 racing cars, through advanced anode chemistry and highly integrated battery pack, to achieve an amazing energy density of nearly 400 Wh / liter, its battery volume is only 50% of the new EQS, and the weight is reduced by 30%. This allows the VISION EQXX Concept to accommodate a battery pack with a usable energy of nearly 100 kWh in its compact size.
The VISION EQXX Concept also features a large number of lightweight, advanced materials that provide practical functionality and safety in line with Mercedes-Benz's stringent standards, while providing excellent weight loss performance.
Thanks to this, the VISION EQXX Concept has an astonishingly low energy consumption performance, with less than 10 kWh of energy consumption per 100 km and a single charge range of more than 1,000 km after digital simulation of real road conditions. Covering more range with less energy consumption and providing touch-to-hand luxury and convenience while effectively reducing environmental impact, it can be described as four or two pounds.
Sustainable R&D interprets the "new fashion" of sensual purity
The VISION EQXX Concept is not only a stunning model with an ultra-low drag coefficient, but also a perfect balance of technology, aesthetics and sustainability. The VISION EQXX Concept aims to create a fully upgraded electric vehicle from the inside out, and its futuristic shape is stunning: the interdisciplinary team uses advanced digital modeling technology to continue Mercedes-Benz's "sensual and pure" design language, while retaining leisurely comfort and avant-garde design style, while achieving a balanced interaction between man and nature with lightweight materials with minimal environmental footprint.
The VISION EQXX Concept has an eye-catching Alabeam silver exterior, and when viewed, the roof resembles a smooth greenhouse dome that flows gracefully to the rear like a water droplet. When retractable rear diffusers are folded away, they blend seamlessly into the bodywork, guaranteeing balance, proportion and lightweight aesthetics at the rear. The glossy black closed grille on the front face is embellished with eye-catching rose gold trims, and the light strip above it naturally blends with the energy-saving headlights containing the exterior elements of the star emblem, echoing the 2D star emblem pattern on the front bumper, which together highlight the future design concept of Mercedes-Benz models.
Different from the traditional design method, the interior layout of the VISION EQXX concept car adopts a simple and beautiful lightweight design, and is widely equipped with lightweight and sustainable materials, ensuring luxury and comfort while entering a zero-emission future. The vision EQXX concept car features biodegradable pure plant silk for the door handles, two outstanding leather alternatives – made of cactus raw material and mycelium – and 100% bamboo fiber woven for the seats. The application of these high-performance biotechnology materials in the automotive field not only shows the new fashion of design and excellent texture, but also points out the way forward for future luxury design that balances people and nature with the gift of nature.
Digital Thinking Creates Software-Driven 'New Future'
Advanced software and digital processes are driving the development of electric vehicles around the world. The VISION EQXX concept car subverts the rules of automobile design, creates a software-driven electric vehicle, and redefines the "new future" of the electric era with digital thinking.
From the outset of development, the VISION EQXX Concept has attracted F1 racing professionals, and even brought together start-ups, partners and institutions from all over the world to form a multidisciplinary team across departments to develop advanced and efficient solutions with great commercial potential for the future driven by software. The vision EQXX concept car's development process also draws heavily on cutting-edge digital tools such as virtual reality and augmented reality – including technical software from the game and film industries – from scratch to the ground up, in just 18 months.
Not only bringing together global innovations during the R&D phase, the concept car also uses digital technologies for user interfaces and experiences to build a highly responsive, cutting-edge intelligence and software-driven future. Mercedes-Benz engineers use an innovative information processing method called neuromorphic computing, which effectively reduces energy consumption by several orders of magnitude, and increases the wake-up speed of "Hello, Mercedes-Benz" to 5-10 times that of traditional voice control functions, thus giving the car a digital soul of artificial intelligence, which can always take care of the needs of every passenger.
In addition, the VISION EQXX Concept is powered by the brand's first fully seamless 47.5-inch slim all-in-one screen, introducing a game engine and a fully optimized user interface. The R&D team has worked across borders to jointly develop the first 3D real-time navigation system that is compatible with this size of screen, which can enlarge the satellite screen to a height of 10 meters in the 3D city view, outlining a new digital luxury world.
In addition to outlining an exciting blueprint for the brand's technology development, the VISION EQXX concept car provides a practical direction for the future of electric mobility. At present, a number of functions applied in the concept car have been applied to the production car, and more advanced technology will be installed in the subsequent mass production Mercedes-Benz models. With this energy-efficient model in the brand's history, Mercedes-Benz revolutionizes the fundamentals of electric mobility, redefines personal mobility, and strides forward on the road to the world's most desirable electric vehicle!