Press Information July 1, 1979

Press Kit. Mercedes-Benz at the IVA 1979: Short Version: At the IVA 79, Mercedes-Benz present: Technologies of the Future. Long Version: Public Transport System. The O-Bahn system, a realistic solution for local public Transport; DUO-Bus. Mercedes-Benz DUO-bus. Propulsion from two sources – Energy from overhead wires and fuel tank or storage battery; Gyrodrive. Energy recovery by way of gyrodive. Flywheels use braking energy to power vehicles; S 80 Prototype. Smaller wheels and even more comfort. Daimler-Benz develop regular service buses for the eighties; Vehicle Safety. Safety and energy savings; Air-Bag. Air bags offer immediate protection. The air bag and the difficulties in its development – Daimler-Benz start field tests; ABS. Greater safety with the ABS; Radar. Radar for Accident Prevention. The Vehicle Spacing System Ensures Safety Even in Poor Visibility; Transport and Loading Techniques. Daimler-Benz show modern techniques in transport and loading at the IVA 79