Mercedes-Benz Unveils Solar-Powered Vision Iconic Prototype
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Vision Iconic prototype, a car that harnesses the power of the sun through its innovative 'solar paint'. The vehicle was unveiled at Shanghai Fashion Week, marking a significant step in sustainable mobility.
The solar paint, developed by Mercedes-Benz, is a silicon-free, nanoparticle-based photovoltaic solution. It's incredibly thin, at just 5 micrometers, and can be applied like a paste onto car bodies or other substrates. The paint doesn't use rare earth materials and can be applied in any color, offering flexibility in design.
Each square meter of the solar paint weighs only 50 grams and can generate enough electricity to power a car for up to 12,000 kilometers of travel per year under standardized irradiation. The protective layer allows 94% of solar energy to pass through, with an efficiency of around 20% over an 11-square-meter surface area.
The Vision Iconic prototype also features neuromorphic computing. This technology reduces the energy required for data processing by 90%, further enhancing the vehicle's efficiency.
Mercedes-Benz's solar paint technology, as seen in the Vision Iconic prototype, offers a promising path towards sustainable motoring. The paint's versatility, efficiency, and weight advantage could revolutionize electric vehicle production and design. The car's other innovations, such as steer-by-wire steering and neuromorphic computing, also contribute to a more efficient and connected driving experience.
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