Mercedes-Benz presents the F 500 Mind research vehicle with diesel hybrid drive at the Tokyo Motor Show. A V8 diesel with 184 kW / 250 hp and 560 Nm is combined with an electric motor arranged between the internal combustion engine and modified automatic transmission. When starting off, parking, in stop-and-go traffic and at slow speeds the electric drive, which delivers 50 kW and 300 Nm, takes over and enables locally emission-free driving. The diesel engine engages only when more power is needed. The efficient division of labour reduces fuel consumption by around 20 %.
