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Mercedes-Benz UK has installed a vertical axis wind turbine at its site in Tongwell, Milton Keynes . The 20m tall, vertical axis wind turbine, one of only six in the country, is specially designed for urban spaces and spins wherever the wind comes from, thanks to its unique helical (twisted) design. Its high-tech carbon fiber blades are designed to minimize noise or vibration.
According to the German carmaker, the electricity generated by the wind turbine in one year will be enough to power electric Smart Fortwos (Smart ed) for 30,000 miles (48,200 km) of driving. As a comparison, this means enough annual electricity to power two average sized homes or an office of 20 people; or to boil water to make around 50,000 cups of tea. -Continued after the jump
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Mercedes-Benz Wind Turbine Powers Smart EVs
According to the German carmaker, the electricity generated by the wind turbine in one year will be enough to power electric Smart Fortwos (Smart ed) for 30,000 miles (48,200 km) of driving. As a comparison, this means enough annual electricity to power two average sized homes or an office of 20 people; or to boil water to make around 50,000 cups of tea. -Continued after the jump
Wilfried Steffen, President and CEO of
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The Chrysler Group has prepared a new special edition version of the 300S sedan designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary from the presentation of its iconic 1963 Turbine concept car. Set to be take the stage alongside the new 2013 Chrysler 300 Motown...
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Back in 2001 at the Geneva Motor Show, Smart introduced a quirky roadster concept with no doors, no roof and no windscreen called the Crossblade. The Fortwo Cabrio-based concept eventually went into a limited series production the following year with...
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In a world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2, Renault will unveil its brand-new coupe-roadster, the Wind, and this here is the first video of that car. Even though its shares its underpinnings with the Twingo hatch, the Wind is 200mm longer...
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