When it comes to advanced automotive technology, the first appearance is in concept cars and expensive, flag ship models.  None of us are likely to buy a Mercedes-Maybach, electric or gasoline powered for that matter.  The performance of most latest version electric cars is impressive for those that go in for 0 to 60 mph times and 130 to 150 mph top ends.  The real story here is the charge time.  60 miles of range in 5 minutes of charge time is a real milestone in practical use.  Long distance capabilities have always been a challenge for EVs. Most drivers that require long range capability stop along the way for food, gas, human and pet potty breaks, etc. that last 10 to 20 minutes, or more.  When fast charge technology is incorporated throughout fleets, one of the last objections to buying an EV will be gone.

The New Mercedes-Maybach Concept Is a 20-Foot-Long Convertible

It's the first full-sized, open-top Maybach the company has produced in decades.

By Hannah Elliott August 18, 2017, 9:30 PM CDT  bloomberg.com

Tonight, during Monterey Car Week, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its latest concept car: the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet. Like the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept Mercedes unveiled prior to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance last year, the Maybach 6 Cabriolet is an electric car that’s nearly 20 feet long, has a drive system that gets 750 horsepower, and has a range of more than 200 miles on one charge of the battery stored under its floor. 

In terms of performance, Mercedes says the Maybach 6 Cabriolet will be able to go from zero to 60 mph in fewer than four seconds, with a top speed of 155 miles per hour. Using a special new “super” charger Mercedes has developed, the car can achieve 60 miles of range in just five minutes’ charging.

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