Technology & Innovation
Overview
Driven by tradition: The founders of our company, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, ushered in the age of the automobile with their pioneering inventions. Since that time, our innovations have repeatedly set new standards in the global automotive industry, and they will continue to do so in the future. The engine of that progress is the research we conduct – research that anticipates the trends and customer desires and demands that will shape the future of mobility.
Highlights
Evonik and Daimler Establish Strategic Alliance for the Development and Production of Lithium-Ion Batteries Investment in the powertrain of the future --- Partnership between Evonik Industries and Daimler in Li-Tec pushes forward research, development and production of cells for lithium-ion batteries --- Evonik and Daimler combine key technologies for success --- Entry into a multi-billion market imminent --- Establishment of an additional joint venture for the development and production of lithium-ion batteries for passenger vehicles, buses and commercial vehicles. more | ||||
Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO: Modular Drive Concept for Electric Vehicles Mercedes-Benz is showing the way ahead in environmentally responsible electro-mobility by presenting its near-series Concept BlueZERO at the North American International Auto Show in January 2009. Based on a single vehicle architecture, this intelligent, modular concept allows three models with different drive configurations, all of which are able to meet customer requirements in terms of sustainable mobility. more | ||||
Shaping Future Transportation - that's the name of the initiative which combines all activities of Daimler's commercial vehicle businesses in order to make the transportation of people and goods as sustainable and safe as possible. In concrete terms, that means preserving resources and reducing emissions of all kinds, while at the same time ensuring maximum road safety. more |
Features
Vehicle Design At four locations around the world, Advanced Design Studios serve Daimler as "hot spots" that further develop the Mercedes-Benz design vocabulary and ensure receptivity to the latest design trends. A visit to the Advanced Design team in Irvine, California, provides an insight into how these designers are anticipating the future. more | ||||
Hybrid Technology On the road to creating the zero-emission vehicle, Daimler has launched the Shaping Future Transportation initiative. Buses like the Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid and trucks like the Atego BlueTec Hybrid use between 20 and 30 percent less diesel than other vehicles. more | ||||
Materials Technology With flexible roll forming, body components can be produced quickly and with high precision. Series production of side sills for the E-Class is to begin in 2009. Lighter weight is ensured thanks to the use of very highstrength steel. more | ||||
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Andreas Renschler,
Head of the Daimler Trucks division, on Daimler's "Shaping Future Transportation" initiative and on the application of hybrid technology in commercial vehicles. more
Head of the Daimler Trucks division, on Daimler's "Shaping Future Transportation" initiative and on the application of hybrid technology in commercial vehicles. more
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