Stuttgart, Germany, January 29, 2011 (Start) - Stuttgart, Germany, June 01, 2011 (Finish)
Mercedes-Benz F-CELL World Drive
Legs in Europe (Finish)
The 107th day of the F-CELL World Drive saw the tour head from Chelyabinsk to Ufa in Russia, and from there back to Europe, marking the successful crossing of the fourth continent of the journey, Asia. Just five countries remain for participants over the final 5000-kilometre leg of the tour, which is scheduled to finally return to Stuttgart on 1 June after 125 days.
Leg 23
Leg 23: From Chelyabinsk to Moscow
The first leg in Russia and 23rd of the round-the-world-trip leads the F-CELL World Drive from Chelyabinsk to the capital Moscow.
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During four driving days, the vehicles cover more than 1,900 kilometres. Furthermore, after their long drive through Asia, the participants finally reach the European continent again.
Leg 24
Leg 24: From Moscow to St. Petersburg
From the Russian capital Moscow, the F-CELL World Drive starts on its 24th leg on May 20.
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During three days, the vehicles travel 800 kilometers to St. Petersburg. One day before, local media took the opportunity to test drive the locally emission-free
B-Class F-CELL in Moscow.
Leg 25
Leg 25: From St. Petersburg to Helsinki
On May 23, the F-CELL World Drive embarks on one of the shortest legs of the world tour:
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the one-day trip leads the participants from St. Petersburg in Russia into the finish capital Helsinki, thereby covering 450 kilometers. The journey then will continue from Helsinki to Stockholm via ferry.
Leg 26
Leg 26: From Stockholm to Oslo
From Stockholm in Sweden, the tour embarks on a 550 kilometers-journey to the neighbouring country Norway, to Oslo.
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The interest in fuel cell technology there is great: After Germany and the USA, Norway will be the third market where the B-Class F-CELL will be introduced. Also, on May 27, representatives of the local media have the opportunity to learn about fuel cell technology in Oslo.
Leg 27
Leg 27: From Oslo to Hamburg
On May 28 the F-CELL World Drive embarks on a two-day trip, leading it towards its destination Germany, where the tour departed from in January.
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From Oslo in Norway via Malmö in Sweden the route leads to Hamburg. The vehicles thereby cover a distance of 1.200 Kilometer in four countries. Before the beginning of this leg, media representatives in Oslo took the chance of a press event to learn about the emission-free fuel cell technology, which will soon be available in Norway.
Leg 28
Leg 28: From Hamburg to Stuttgart
On May 30, the fuel cell vehicles will embark on the last leg of the F-CELL World Drive, leading them from Hamburg via Berlin and Nuremberg to the Mercedes-Benz Headquarters in Stuttgart.
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After its 125-day trip, the convoy will be welcomed in the course of a festivity, taking place in the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Furthermore, the Stuttgart-based automotive manufacturer hosts events in Hamburg, Berlin and Nuremberg in order to draw attention to the potential of fuel cell technology and the need for a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure.
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