German automotive giant Mercedes-Benz is all set to enthrall SUV and car enthusiasts by showcasing a radical SUV. Many people believe that this might very well be the future of the G-Class. Say hello to the ‘Ener-G-Force’.
Looking to win hearts at this years ‘LA Design Challenge’ the Bavarian giants have create a Willy-Wonka type Tonka truck. This radical SUV has been themed as a Highway patrol vehicle of the future. Even though the DNA & styling cues have been taken directly from the present day G-Class, the Ener-G-Force is somewhat alien in appearance. This futuristic concept vehicle infuses many elements seen on the G-Class but with a much more 21st century interpretation giving it a new, yet recognizable appearance.
Design cues include the sunk-in headlights, the long flat roofline and low rectangular taillights, turn signals/running lights mounted atop the front fenders. The Ener-G-Force ditches the G-Class’ boxy lines in favor of a more eye-candy round shape. The icing on the cake is the roof rack, which can actually store water in tanks atop the roof racks to then be transferred to an in-built converter to create hydrogen to power the fuel cells on the vehicle!
The batteries for this system are built into the rocker panels, and the hypothetical range for this conceptual system is 500 miles of zero-emission driving. For off-roading purposes, the system uses four independent motors at each wheel and a roof-mounted scanner that adjusts the suspension to best fit the road conditions and terrains.
The Ener-G-Force was one of six entrants for the 2012 LA Design Challenge, and the winning design will be announced on November 29 as a part of the LA Auto Show.
