New and redesigned 2011 cars
2011 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes' hydrogen-powered F-Cell will be available to lease in Southern California. Based on Mercedes' compact B-Class -- sold in Europe and Canada, but not the US -- the F-Cell uses a fuel cell stack to generate electricity, which powers a 136 hp electric motor that drives the front wheels. Range is 190 miles according to EPA measurements, though Mercedes is publicizing the F-Cell's Euro-cycle range, which is 240 miles. Mercedes plans to put 200 F-Cells on the road by 2012, all on a 24-month lease at $849 per month.
