Mercedes G-Code Concept

[ThroughandThrough]

Give this one to Infiniti...

 

[Wolfgang]

Mercedes-Benz Vision G-Code: SUC study from Asia for Asia - Shaper of the future

For yesterday’s opening of the new Product Engineering Centre in Beijing, Mercedes-Benz put the focus squarely on the G‑Code vehicle study.

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...cedes-benz-vision-g-code-suc-study-from-asia/

 

[Rainer271]

^A really great video. Thanks Wolfgang.

 

[hannaz]

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[SDNR]

It is interesting that so few concept cars actually even hint at the major revolution about to happen to the auto industry, that being autonomous vehicles (or driverless vehicles). With the traditional role of the driver no longer required, this will surely see entirely new cabin-arrangements ......which will enevitably change the shape of automobiles.

Maybe, for many (particularly those who live in congested cities), even the desire to own a private vehicle will disappear as many city councils are making it less convenient and very costly. Are automated taxis the real future of the automobile?

 

[SDNR]

I like it, but smaller than the GLA? I don't see the point.

M

My thoughts exactly. I suspect it is more of a styling exercise than anything.

 

[Wolfgang]

Yes, seems to be a concept and research vehicle, which is not headed to production soon.

Mercedes-Benz calls the G-Code a sport utility coupe, and the company is keen to point out that this concept is not headed into production in the foreseeable future. Instead, the G-Code is meant to demonstrate cutting-edge technology like a multi-voltaic paint finish, which would allow the entire body to serve as one giant solar panel. The concept can also charge itself using natural wind force when the car is stationary, and recharge using the rebound energy of the springs in its suspension, harnessing that and converting it into electricity.

http://autoweek.com/article/los-angeles-auto-show/mercedes-vision-g-code-concept-giant-solar-panel

 

[Wolfgang]

http://hypebeast.com/2014/11/taking-a-look-inside-the-mercedes-benz-rd-centre-in-beijing

 

[hannaz]

Wolfgang, what this could be?

 

[Rainer271]

Wolfgang, what this could be?

I would say a covered car.

I'm sorry hannaz, I wasn't able to stand up.

 

[hannaz]

I would say a covered car.

I'm sorry hannaz, I wasn't able to stand up.

 

[Wolfgang]

Wolfgang, what this could be?

Maybe the covered G-Code, perhaps?

http://hypebeast.com/2014/11/taking-a-look-inside-the-mercedes-benz-rd-centre-in-beijing

 

[Wolfgang]

It is interesting that so few concept cars actually even hint at the major revolution about to happen to the auto industry, that being autonomous vehicles (or driverless vehicles). With the traditional role of the driver no longer required, this will surely see entirely new cabin-arrangements ......which will enevitably change the shape of automobiles.

Maybe, for many (particularly those who live in congested cities), even the desire to own a private vehicle will disappear as many city councils are making it less convenient and very costly. Are automated taxis the real future of the automobile?

Agreed. In the meantime the F015 was released, perhaps offering some such outlook?

 

[Wolfgang]

The Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Beijing is also responsible for the concept car G-Code.

The Design visionaries of Mercedes-Benz.
“A Sindelfingen in miniature”.
Hubert Lee calls the Beijing studio which is the Asian hub of the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design “a Sindelfingen in miniature”. Lee leads a team of seven designers. Those range of tasks, as he himself explains, “goes from work on the exterior to interiors for advanced design concept cars, to competing with the other design centers on production vehicles, and overseeing User Experience Design as well as colour & trim for the Chinese market. This is where the C-Class, E-Class and GLA are already manufactured”. He is responsible for different joint ventures in China.

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...king/the-design-visionaries-of-mercedes-benz/