German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has
debuted a new concept for a hydrogen-powered
SUV, and it’s pretty crazy. The Vision G-Code is as
striking as any concept, with a squat profile and
space-age interior, but it’s not the car’s looks that
are interesting here: it’s the paint. When the G- Code is stationary, its “multi-voltaic” paint
generates electricity in a number of ways. It acts
like a giant solar cell, turning the sun’s energy
into electricity, and also charges electrostatically,
harnessing the power of the wind. Instead of simply passing the electricity
generated onto an internal battery, Mercedes
uses it to facilitate hydrogen synthesis, creating
fuel for the car’s engine. The front wheels are
powered by a hydrogen engine, while an electric
motor drives the rear axle. It also has some other tricks to aid the production of hydrogen: on the
move, further power is drawn from the G-Code’s
suspension system. One byproduct of the
synthesis is oxygen, which Mercedes says “is
routed to the interior as needed,” providing “a
refreshing effect for the occupants.” Of course, it’s worth remembering this is just a concept, and
while its looks may filter down to upcoming
models, it’s unlikely we’ll see the more innovative
tech on display in any production cars soon.
debuted a new concept for a hydrogen-powered
SUV, and it’s pretty crazy. The Vision G-Code is as
striking as any concept, with a squat profile and
space-age interior, but it’s not the car’s looks that
are interesting here: it’s the paint. When the G- Code is stationary, its “multi-voltaic” paint
generates electricity in a number of ways. It acts
like a giant solar cell, turning the sun’s energy
into electricity, and also charges electrostatically,
harnessing the power of the wind. Instead of simply passing the electricity
generated onto an internal battery, Mercedes
uses it to facilitate hydrogen synthesis, creating
fuel for the car’s engine. The front wheels are
powered by a hydrogen engine, while an electric
motor drives the rear axle. It also has some other tricks to aid the production of hydrogen: on the
move, further power is drawn from the G-Code’s
suspension system. One byproduct of the
synthesis is oxygen, which Mercedes says “is
routed to the interior as needed,” providing “a
refreshing effect for the occupants.” Of course, it’s worth remembering this is just a concept, and
while its looks may filter down to upcoming
models, it’s unlikely we’ll see the more innovative
tech on display in any production cars soon.
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