Mercedes-Benz Plans a Trip Around the World

To promote the new B-class electric-fuel (EF) vehicle, Mercedes-Benz is  planning to drive the car around the world in 125 days. In total, the journey will cover 14 countries on four continents and run through portions of the United States.

The F-cell is powered by electricity generated by an onboard hydrogen fuel-cell stack and stored in a lithium-ion battery pack. The electric motor produces 134 horsepower (hp) and 215 lb.-ft. of torque, providing a…

If you don't already know what the "Mercedes-Benz Active Night View Assist Plus" systems features, here is a detailed explanation of the technology's functionality: It offers Mercedes-Benz drivers the ability to more aptly detect pedestrians on the road by highlighting them on the display in the instrument cluster. The innovative safety device warns driver's to proceed with more caution and has been included in Mercedes-Benz's luxury-class models since 2009. First introduced…