Mercedes-Benz has continued its vision project by revealing the Vision Van Concept. And it’s the German brand’s idea of taking the commercial van to the next level.
The key features that make the Vision Van innovative is its fully automated cargo space, drones for autonomous air deliveries and a unique joystick control.
The Vision Van is powered by a 75 kW electric motor (with 150 kW on tap for overtaking) with a claimed range of 270 km and a top speed of 120 km/h. But, perhaps more importantly, the van is also autonomous.
It’s equipped with a cloud-based operating system which, together with the drones, can detect the fastest delivery routes and keep track of the deliveries themselves.
In terms of design, the van keeps the proportions you’d find on a traditional vehicle of this type, but with some unusual detailing, including that oval-track taillamp at the rear.
It also has a unique cargo-space which slides clear out of the van.
