Mercedes Benz Ener-G-Force

[Hatchet]

Ok I love it....

Mercedes Benz designed a car for the LA Design Challenge. They called it the Ener-G-Force. It will probably never end up on a showroom floor. That’s unfortunate because this cross between a Hot Wheels miniature, car from that short lived show Terra Nova and an existing Benz G Wagon has a lot going for it. First off, it looks cool as shit. Like, we wouldn’t be surprised if Mercedes got tapped to have Ener-G-Forces act as the feet in the Voltron reboot or the next Transformers movie that Michael Bay is probably cooking up right now, but the beauty on this thing is more than skin deep. For instance: that roof rack is actually a water collection contraption that begins the process of converting water to hydrogen to power the fuel cells that, hypothetically, can get up up to 500 miles with zero-emissions. Each wheel also has an independent motor, and the suspension is adjusted to fit the terrain and conditions by a roof-mounted scanner. All it needs is rockets, a smoke screen and a more unassuming profile and it’d be perfect for even Bond.

Mercedes Benz Ener-G-Force | Cool Material

 

[NewfieEnvoy]

That's beautiful!!!!! I'm a huge Benz fan and someday I hope to own a G wagon, everyone has a dream A good buddy buys old diesel Benz and converts them to run on veg oil. The new ones are more mainstream mass produced quality but if you ever get the chance to pick at an old one go for it. I was blown away at the quality, they were made like tanks!

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Me likey!

 

[The_Roadie]

I like it, too for the SWB and bumper angles. Classic concept car issue of neglecting to deal with the spare tire. And the windows are the Hummer-like "viewing ports" instead of ways to enjoy the scenery. But the rest of it looks strong and functional.

This concept drawing looks like it came from the mind of an out-of-work sneaker designer.

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I HATE it when things like cordless drills get designed by sneaker makers. Come on, Hitachi.....

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[NewfieEnvoy]

Roadie I agree that drill is ugly, the designers were out to lunch, but I have an 18v Li-Ion Hitachi on the bench at work and its crazy!!! It has more torque then our corded Dewalt. So the engineers made up for the looks with function.