Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force Concept Car

Further back, there are pumped-up wing panels providing for plenty of wheel travel, an upright windscreen, high waistline, shallow glass house with recessed side windows, one-piece tailgate hinged within the roof and a rear bumper that mirrors the look of that up front. The taut surfacing and lack of fanciful crease lines throughout the body help to provide the concept with a particularly tough appearance that Autoweek has been told forms the basis for the design of the new Land Rover-rivaling range of off-roaders.
As Mercedes' entry for Los Angeles Design Challenge, which seeks a highway-patrol vehicle for the year 2025, the Ener-G-Force's proposed driveline consists of four wheel-mounted, hydrogen-powered electric motors. Water held in containers on the roof and a so-called Hydro-Tech converter provides electricity that is stored in batteries within the concept car's broad sills, which also act as tread plates. Mercedes projects a range of up to 497 miles.
Also included is an off-road application of Mercedes-Benz's new magic ride system called Terra Scan. It uses a camera to detect the surrounding terrain and alter the spring, damper and traction-control parameters accordingly in a process aimed at providing optimal levels of traction, both on- and off-road.