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Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force concept forecasts electric G-class (pictures)

For the Los Angeles Design Challenge 2012, Mercedes-Benz came up with the Ener-G-Force, a tough, futuristic truck running on electricity.

Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
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Mercedes-Benz designed the Ener-G-Force concept for the Los Angeles Design Challenge 2012, basing it on a future G-class.
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The Ener-G-Force uses LED headlights, and Mercedes-Benz designed them in the shape of G's to echo the model name.
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In-wheel electric motors propel the Ener-G-Force, and color indicators in the side skirts show the state of battery charge.
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A pan on top of the car collects water, which can be converted to hydrogen with an onboard electrolyzer, to store in overhead tanks.
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The compartment formerly storing a spare tire is converted into a locker with the Ener-G-Force.
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The original concept was designed as a future law-enforcement vehicle.

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