Suppliers to the new Mercedes-Benz S class.(Suppliers)(Brief Article)

Automotive News Europe,  October, 2005  by Graham, Alex

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Byline: Alex Graham

The eighth-generation Mercedes-Benz S class is available with an infrared night vision system from Germany's Robert Bosch. The system uses sensors built into the front-light module to help extend the driver's visual range at night. Mercedes says that during trials drivers could recognize test dummies dressed in dark clothes at a distance of 164 meters compared with 72 meters without the system. Automotive Lighting supplies the front lights themselves. German climate control specialist Behr delivers the car's air conditioning system, which can provide different ...

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