Mercedes Looks Into A Greener Future
by ANTHONY FONTANELLE
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is developing a 'green' engine combining the advantages of a gasoline unit and the high torque and fuel economy of a state-of-the-art diesel.
"Our goal is to make an engine that uses conventional gasoline as economical as a diesel but with low nitrogen oxide emissions," says Johannes Fritz, Director, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes Car Group, Middle East.
The 1.8 liter 'DiesOtto' engine that is currently being tested has a very respectable output of 238 hp and a maximum torque of 400 newton meters with a fuel consumption of less than six liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers, reported AME Info.
"We believe that vehicles equipped with gasoline engines will continue to have a long-term attraction for many customers and in many markets especially in the Middle East where gasoline is relatively inexpensive,” added Fritz. “However, in line with forthcoming regulations to reduce CO2 emissions, we will concentrate on both engine types, including a full hybrid option for diesel and gasoline vehicles.”
The German automaker is doing some intensive research and testing to bolster the efficiency of the upcoming ‘green’ engine. Direct gasoline injection and other innovative solutions are now in series production at Mercedes. But upcoming solutions will also be integrated into future engines.
One of the most remarkable contributions of the German automaker in the auto industry is the Bluetec, which was on Ward's 10 Best Engines list for this year. The automaker introduced the systems in the E-Class and GL-Class at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The vehicles are called the E320 and the GL320.
The Bluetec system makes the vehicles 45-state and 50-state legal in the United States. Additionally, it is expected to comply with emissions standards through 2009.
But Mercedes is not the sole automaker that strives to make its lineup greener. DaimlerChrysler is also deemed a leader in this endeavor. The automaker has entered into an agreement with Volkswagen and Audi to share BlueTec technology with them in order to increase the number of diesel vehicles on American roads.
Product lines using or are expected to use this system include the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Mercedes Blutec/electric hybrid S-Class, Jetta Clean TDI, the Tiguan concept, and the Volkswagen Touareg BlueTDI.
The Bluetec system was formulated because of the need to bolster mileage without compromising the environment. With the rising global warming including its threatening consequences, people cannot simply ignore them.
Congress is overwhelmed by fuel economy proposals. Automakers, on the other hand, are continuously improving their green lineup. Consumers, realizing the importance of green cars to the environment, are shifting to fuel efficient cars. Even celebrities are promoting the shift.
With the intense effort, there is no denying that the Mercedes muffler and other auto parts will soon be enhanced to complement the green nature of the engines. Greener engine innovations are expected to wow the industry in the coming days.
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Keep Your Fog Lights At Its Best Perfromance With Mercedes Benz Fog Light Lens
Keep Your Fog Lights At Its Best Perfromance With Mercedes Benz Fog Light Lens
by ARCY KOONTZ Original post 06/27/2007
The Mercedes Benz fog light provides a wider light dispersion pattern that is especially useful when driving at night or during total darkness caused by foul weather. Although the light it disperses is bright, it is not bright enough to cause blinding reflections that often cause accidents. It is strategically located just below the the headlights so as to give the driver a better view of the sides of the vehicle. Since it is called fog light, one can practically say that it was invented to be able to help the driver see through the fog. Fog is defined as a thick cloud of water droplets, 0.00039 to 0.00156 inches in diameter, suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface and reducing visibility to below half a mile. A typical fog light which should perform its function well has a wide beam pattern (about 70 degrees to 120 degrees) with a sharp, flat cutoff on top.
The Mercedes Benz Fog Light Lens have a way of deflecting the light. Fluting, which is the cut in the lens, shapes the pattern by how the lens deflect light. With a totally clear lens without fluting, the light produced would be too blinding.The material of the Mercedes Benz Fog Light Lens has an effect on how much light actually passes through the lens. Lead crystal, the clearest one, allows the most amount of light to pass through. Other materials such as ordinary glass and hardened glass, although it doesn't break easily, are usually full of dirt and other contaminants that make the passage of light lesser. Plastic lens, on the other hand, also blocks even more of the light and it easily gets scratched up.
Breakage is a the most common reason for replacing Mercedes Benz fog light lenses. This, however, greatly depends on the environment one is driving in. For example, if one lives in a sandy place, chances are, the fog light lens would be occasionally sand blasted and all the little pits would have a great effect on the flow of light and the light pattern. This is also true to other environments aside from the dessert. The lenses will eventually scuffed by other elements so it would be best to replace them anytime soon.
Of course, when one is talking about Mercedes Benz Fog Light Lens, reflectors are never too far from the topic. The reflector is the the shiny part that gathers the light from the bulb and reflects it out at precise angles through the lens. In the early years, reflectors were silver plated. Silver is not optimally reflective even when first applied. And through tarnishing, it loses 40 to 50 percent of its reflectivity after about 48 hours. Because of these, reflectors were supposed to be polished monthly. Some reflectors are silver plated. This is from the olden days. Prior to the invention of sealed beam headlights, American cars had separate bulbs, reflectors and lenses, and the reflectors were silver. Silver is not optimally reflective even when first applied. And through tarnishing, it loses 40 to 50 percent of its reflectivity after about 48 hours. These reflectors were supposed to be polished monthly. Aluminized vapor coating is still believed to be the best reflective material.
The mounting of the fog light is also crucial in maximizing its function and protecting its Mercedes Benz Fog Light Lens. Generally, the lower the fog lights, the better. But it has to be just right because the lower the fog lights are mounted, the more vulnerable they are to impacts from stones and other various objects. The lower mountings also decrease how far forward the light will go and lower they're mounted, the more the shadowy effect from from rises and depressions in the road increases. It is therefore important to give only the best protection and maintenance to the Mercedes Benz fog light lens to continually benefit from the important function that fog lights offer.
by ARCY KOONTZ Original post 06/27/2007
The Mercedes Benz fog light provides a wider light dispersion pattern that is especially useful when driving at night or during total darkness caused by foul weather. Although the light it disperses is bright, it is not bright enough to cause blinding reflections that often cause accidents. It is strategically located just below the the headlights so as to give the driver a better view of the sides of the vehicle. Since it is called fog light, one can practically say that it was invented to be able to help the driver see through the fog. Fog is defined as a thick cloud of water droplets, 0.00039 to 0.00156 inches in diameter, suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface and reducing visibility to below half a mile. A typical fog light which should perform its function well has a wide beam pattern (about 70 degrees to 120 degrees) with a sharp, flat cutoff on top.
The Mercedes Benz Fog Light Lens have a way of deflecting the light. Fluting, which is the cut in the lens, shapes the pattern by how the lens deflect light. With a totally clear lens without fluting, the light produced would be too blinding.The material of the Mercedes Benz Fog Light Lens has an effect on how much light actually passes through the lens. Lead crystal, the clearest one, allows the most amount of light to pass through. Other materials such as ordinary glass and hardened glass, although it doesn't break easily, are usually full of dirt and other contaminants that make the passage of light lesser. Plastic lens, on the other hand, also blocks even more of the light and it easily gets scratched up.
Breakage is a the most common reason for replacing Mercedes Benz fog light lenses. This, however, greatly depends on the environment one is driving in. For example, if one lives in a sandy place, chances are, the fog light lens would be occasionally sand blasted and all the little pits would have a great effect on the flow of light and the light pattern. This is also true to other environments aside from the dessert. The lenses will eventually scuffed by other elements so it would be best to replace them anytime soon.
Of course, when one is talking about Mercedes Benz Fog Light Lens, reflectors are never too far from the topic. The reflector is the the shiny part that gathers the light from the bulb and reflects it out at precise angles through the lens. In the early years, reflectors were silver plated. Silver is not optimally reflective even when first applied. And through tarnishing, it loses 40 to 50 percent of its reflectivity after about 48 hours. Because of these, reflectors were supposed to be polished monthly. Some reflectors are silver plated. This is from the olden days. Prior to the invention of sealed beam headlights, American cars had separate bulbs, reflectors and lenses, and the reflectors were silver. Silver is not optimally reflective even when first applied. And through tarnishing, it loses 40 to 50 percent of its reflectivity after about 48 hours. These reflectors were supposed to be polished monthly. Aluminized vapor coating is still believed to be the best reflective material.
The mounting of the fog light is also crucial in maximizing its function and protecting its Mercedes Benz Fog Light Lens. Generally, the lower the fog lights, the better. But it has to be just right because the lower the fog lights are mounted, the more vulnerable they are to impacts from stones and other various objects. The lower mountings also decrease how far forward the light will go and lower they're mounted, the more the shadowy effect from from rises and depressions in the road increases. It is therefore important to give only the best protection and maintenance to the Mercedes Benz fog light lens to continually benefit from the important function that fog lights offer.
Get That Extra Protection And Style With Mercedes Benz Floor Mats
Get That Extra Protection And Style With Mercedes Benz Floor Mats
by ARCY KOONTZ
A Mercedes Benz vehicle comes with the reputation of being one of the world's top luxury cars. It is not merely a status symbol and a high-end accessory but also, it is a sign that one has already achieved something. Having a precious car such as this also means having the responsibility of keeping it squeaky clean as much as possible.
A Mercedes vehicle's flooring is made to endure various weather and environmental conditions. However, making it extra stylish and keeping more protected would be a better choice. Mercedes floor mats are specially designed to shield your car's floor. Before the advent of Mercedes Benz Floor Mats , vehicle owners constantly cleaned their car floors, utilizing tons of effort and time. Before the 1960's, floor mats were cut and sewn. This was to ensure that all areas are specifically covered and well-protected. These were the classic formats. However, today, Mercedes Benz Floor Mats with various designs and made of different materials are already available.
Mercedes Benz all-weather floor mats are designed to withstand even the harshest of weathers. These keep the vehicle's floor protected from mud, rain and snow. Moreover, they keep away damaging stains and prevent wearing out. Mercedes Benz rubber floor mats, on the other hand, are believed to be the most durable floor mats available. These are molded from a custom latex, which prevents cracking or sliding around. The best parts is, these floor mats contour themselves to the shape the car's floor to ensure a proper fit and comfort. Mercedes Benz molded floor mats are known to last long enough to even outlive a car. Some floor mats also hold liquid and particles through “cups” within the mat. Clear floor mats, on the other hand, are effective protection for your vehicle’s interior that let your vehicle’s own flooring show through. Customized Mercedes Benz floor mats not only give added protection but also they add more personality to the vehicle. They can be specifically made to suit every taste and to provide the image and look the owner wants for the vehicle to project.
It is, however, important to choose the right Mercedes Benz Floor Mats for a specific Mercedes Benz vehicle. This is because according to an investigation of Transport Canada on alleged sudden vehicle accelerations and stuck throttles, some problems seem to result from the interference between the vehicle floor mats and the pedals. Typically, the interference occurs when non-original equipment floor mats are used without properly being retained to the vehicle floor. The floor mat can then move under the driver’s feet and become lodged either between the pedals, on top of the pedals or under the pedals. Another common problem occurs when consumers install multiple floor mats on top of each other, reducing the clearance between the vehicle floor and the pedals.
This should be specially considered when Mercedes Benz aftermarket floor mats are used in the vehicle. Make sure that the floor mats should do not move while driving. In using rubber floor mats during the winter months, original factory floor mats must be removed first. It is also recommended that only one set of Mercedes Benz floor mats is used and that these mats do not interfere with the gas or brake pedal before driving the vehicle.
by ARCY KOONTZ
A Mercedes Benz vehicle comes with the reputation of being one of the world's top luxury cars. It is not merely a status symbol and a high-end accessory but also, it is a sign that one has already achieved something. Having a precious car such as this also means having the responsibility of keeping it squeaky clean as much as possible.
A Mercedes vehicle's flooring is made to endure various weather and environmental conditions. However, making it extra stylish and keeping more protected would be a better choice. Mercedes floor mats are specially designed to shield your car's floor. Before the advent of Mercedes Benz Floor Mats , vehicle owners constantly cleaned their car floors, utilizing tons of effort and time. Before the 1960's, floor mats were cut and sewn. This was to ensure that all areas are specifically covered and well-protected. These were the classic formats. However, today, Mercedes Benz Floor Mats with various designs and made of different materials are already available.
Mercedes Benz all-weather floor mats are designed to withstand even the harshest of weathers. These keep the vehicle's floor protected from mud, rain and snow. Moreover, they keep away damaging stains and prevent wearing out. Mercedes Benz rubber floor mats, on the other hand, are believed to be the most durable floor mats available. These are molded from a custom latex, which prevents cracking or sliding around. The best parts is, these floor mats contour themselves to the shape the car's floor to ensure a proper fit and comfort. Mercedes Benz molded floor mats are known to last long enough to even outlive a car. Some floor mats also hold liquid and particles through “cups” within the mat. Clear floor mats, on the other hand, are effective protection for your vehicle’s interior that let your vehicle’s own flooring show through. Customized Mercedes Benz floor mats not only give added protection but also they add more personality to the vehicle. They can be specifically made to suit every taste and to provide the image and look the owner wants for the vehicle to project.
It is, however, important to choose the right Mercedes Benz Floor Mats for a specific Mercedes Benz vehicle. This is because according to an investigation of Transport Canada on alleged sudden vehicle accelerations and stuck throttles, some problems seem to result from the interference between the vehicle floor mats and the pedals. Typically, the interference occurs when non-original equipment floor mats are used without properly being retained to the vehicle floor. The floor mat can then move under the driver’s feet and become lodged either between the pedals, on top of the pedals or under the pedals. Another common problem occurs when consumers install multiple floor mats on top of each other, reducing the clearance between the vehicle floor and the pedals.
This should be specially considered when Mercedes Benz aftermarket floor mats are used in the vehicle. Make sure that the floor mats should do not move while driving. In using rubber floor mats during the winter months, original factory floor mats must be removed first. It is also recommended that only one set of Mercedes Benz floor mats is used and that these mats do not interfere with the gas or brake pedal before driving the vehicle.
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