Mercedes-Benz has promised a gasoline free line-up of automobiles by 2015, and they are on their way to delivering on that promise with the BlueZERO. The BlueZero E-Cell will be the all-electric version of the design, while the BlueZERO E-Cell Plus will feature range-extending hybrid technology. According to the press release, BlueZERO has a “charging capacity of 15 kW, the powerful lithium-ion batteries in the BlueZERO E-CELL and the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS can store enough energy for a range of 50 kilometres within 30 minutes.” Additionally, both of the BlueZERO vehicles incorporate an electronic control unit that supports intelligent charging stations and billing systems to better aid in smart-charging technology.

It is incredibly optimistic to see such utilization of advancing technologies, and the BlueZERO is expected to be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January. There are no price points yet, but I imagine that a luxury automobile with a 15kW lithium-ion battery will likely be a bit pricey. We can’t forget, though, that it’s a sleek design and Mercedes-Benz is including as many green materials as possible (even down to the lights and paint); it’s an interesting look at the future of automobiles…maybe next year you can put this on your Christmas list.