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Daimler appoints sales expert as new Smart CEO

Daimler has announced former sales executive Katrin Adt as the the new CEO of Smart, replacing Annette Winkler, who steps down at the end of September. Adt joined Daimler in 1999, and worked in various sales positions until 2013, when she branched out into human resources. It’s understood that the move aims to reverse Smart’s… Continue reading Daimler appoints sales expert as new Smart CEO

Katrin Adt to take over as head of smart

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June 2018

Stuttgart

Press Contact for this Press Release (1)

Jörg Howe

Head of Global Communications

joerg.howe@daimler.com

Tel: +49 711 17-41341

Fax: +49 711 17-41369

Adt has held various management positions at Daimler since 1999, and has been a vice president in the Human Resources department since 2014. Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Sales: “Katrin Adt has years of international experience. With her experience in various management positions in sales and marketing and the companywide management culture initiative Leadership 2020, she will steer smart into a successful future.” Stuttgart – Katrin Adt (46) is to be the new head of the smart product area at Daimler AG. Adt has been with the company since 1999 and held various management positions in sales functions for Daimler until 2013. Among other things, she was responsible for the worldwide sales management of smart and, as Chief Executive Officer of the Luxembourg sales organization, was responsible for the wholesale, retail and service functions for Mercedes-Benz Cars, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Mercedes-Benz Buses. She will take over as head of smart in September.
Her passion for personnel development took Adt to one of the largest international human-resources consultancies in 2013. In the following year, she returned to the Human Resources department at Daimler as vice president. In that position, she has been responsible among other things for personnel development, qualification, support for top management, the Germany-wide HR shared service organization and the new Leadership 2020 management culture, with which Daimler is strengthening an agile and innovative organization and aligning itself for the future.
Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Sales: “Katrin Adt has years of international experience. With her experience in various management positions in sales and marketing and the companywide management culture initiative Leadership 2020, she will steer smart into a successful future.”
Adt succeeds to Dr. Annette Winkler (58), who, as previously reported, will step down from her position as head of the smart product area after eight years and thus end her operational activity as of September 30, 2018. She will join the Supervisory Board of Mercedes-Benz South Africa as of January 1, 2019.

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Volkswagen aims for solid-state battery production by 2025

Volkswagen has announced that it aims to have a production facility for solid-state batteries by 2025. The announcement comes with the VW Group’s £75 million investment in Californian battery technology company QuantumScape, following six years of collaboration with the firm. Solid-state battery technology, Volkswagen claims, would more than double the capacity compared with the brand’s current… Continue reading Volkswagen aims for solid-state battery production by 2025

GM to build Chevrolet Blazer in Mexico

(Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) is going ahead with its plan to manufacture the new Chevrolet Blazer SUV in Mexico, a spokesman for the automaker said on Thursday, despite criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump over making vehicles abroad. FILE PHOTO: A logo of General Motors is pictured at its plant in Silao, in… Continue reading GM to build Chevrolet Blazer in Mexico

Bernard Streit decided to transmit the Chairman position to his son, Gérald.

Bernard Streit decided to transmit the Chairman position to his son, Gérald. | DELFINGEN By continuing your visit in this site, you accept the use of cookies in order to offer you an optimal navigation and to create statistics of visits More Information OK After leading DELFINGEN during more than 35 years, Bernard Streit decided… Continue reading Bernard Streit decided to transmit the Chairman position to his son, Gérald.

BYD Looks To Enter European Battery Market With New Factory

1 M BY MARK KANE BYD could become yet another battery manufacturer that will build a battery factory in Europe. The Chinese company expressed interest in entering and quickly expanding the European market of plug-in electric vehicles. “We are considering cell production outside of China and that includes Europe,” Julia Chen, Global Sales Director at… Continue reading BYD Looks To Enter European Battery Market With New Factory

Daimler profit warning upsets car industry

D The Daimler share will suffer the consequences of the lowered forecasts on Thursday. The share price of the automotive group falls by about 2.5 percent. The Daimler papers last cost just over 58 euros. Previously, they had marked with 57.65 euros the lowest level since the summer of 2016. Among the negative news about… Continue reading Daimler profit warning upsets car industry

Duke Energy to invest $25 million in EVSE, battery storage and e-buses

After several months of negotiations, Duke Energy Carolinas has reached a settlement agreement on the utility’s Power/Forward Grid Modernization Plan. The agreement calls for a $25-million investment in EV infrastructure that the Sierra Club calls “unprecedented in the Southeast.” Duke will provide rebates of $750 to about 1,500 residential customers ($4 million total) to install… Continue reading Duke Energy to invest $25 million in EVSE, battery storage and e-buses

General Motors saves $300000 by switching to 3D printed tooling

The Lansing Delta Township assembly plant of American multinational vehicle manufacturer General Motors has reported an expected cost saving of over $300,000 since it acquired a 3D printer three years ago. The savings were described to specialist General Motors Reporter Michael Wayland at Automotive News by Zane Meike, 3D printing lead at the Michigan plant. Driving forward… Continue reading General Motors saves $300000 by switching to 3D printed tooling

Mercedes-Benz cooperates with high-end road bike manufacturer Argon 18: High-performance bikes with exclusive design

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June 2018

Stuttgart/Gonnesweiler(Mosel)

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Lars Zeppenfeld

Manager Communications Design

lars.zeppenfeld@daimler.com

Tel: +49 (0)711 17-75834

Fax: +49 (0)711 17-91437

Koert Groeneveld

Director Global Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars

koert.groeneveld@daimler.com

Tel: +49 711 17-75858

Fax: +49 711 17-79091184

Stuttgart/Gonnesweiler(Mosel). Mercedes-Benz announces collaboration with the Canadian high-end bike manufacturer, Argon 18, on high-performance endurance bikes. Both companies share the claim as leaders in innovative technology and unique user-experience. The new partnership is planned over multiple years. Being discussed are products that reflect even more the design philosophy of Mercedes-Benz and the expertise of Argon 18 in the field of advanced technologies.

The first bike model to be launched in the fall of 2018 is a road endurance bike. Mercedes-Benz Style is responsible for its exclusive appearance with silver-colored frame and silver-black gradient on saddle and struts. The fork has a special shape, optimized for vibration absorption and control.
“The bike blends perfectly with our design philosophy of Sensual Purity. This expresses itself in the bipolarity of emotion and intelligence. The intrically designed carbon frame in conjunction with the typical Mercedes-Benz color scheme, provides dynamics even while standing still, thus ensuring an emotional connection. Perfectly integrated technical components and fascinating functions represent the high competence of our new partner.” Martin Bremer, Senior Manager, Design Creation Brand Experience.
The new Mercedes-Benz Style Endurance Bike is available in two component options— the Ultegra Di2 featuring electronic shifting with FSA Trimax 40 Carbon wheels and the Ultegra group with Trimax 30 wheels. The Ultegra Di2 features an integrated rechargeable battery with charge-level indicator. Each variant can be ordered in six different sizes for an individualized fit. High tech hyfraulic brakes come as standard equipment on both option models.
Mercedes-Benz Style Endurance Bike technical details:
Components
Ultegra Di2
Ultegra
Frame
Argon 18
Argon 18
Seatpost
Argon 18 TDS Race C
Argon 18 TDS Race C
Sizes
XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
Front/rear Kit
Shimano Ultegra Di2
Shimano Ultegra
Brakes
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Crankset
FSA Special Edition SL-K Light
FSA Spe. Ed. SL-K Light
Cassette
Ultegra 11/28
Ultegra 11/32
Handelbar
Compact FSA Special Edition Compact
Compact FSA Special EditionCompact
Saddle
Fabrics Special Edition (Carbon-track supports)
Fabrics Special Edition (Carbon-track supports)
Tires
Challenge Paris-Roubaix Race
Challenge Paris-Roubaix Race
Wheelset
FSA Vision Special Edition Trimax Carbon 40 CSI Clincher TL-Centerlock
FSA Vision Special Edition Trimax 30 Clincher Disc
About Mercedes-Benz Style
In addition to classic automobile design, since 2010 under the Mercedes-Benz Style label, Mercedes-Benz designers have been turning their skills to products in the mobility, lifestyle and interior design sectors in cooperation with selected partners. The aim is to transfer Mercedes-Benz’s distinctive progressive design idiom and high standards of luxury and aesthetic appeal to other spheres of life.
All Mercedes-Benz Style products reflect the Mercedes-Benz design philosophy of Sensual Purity as an expression of Modern Luxury. All products designed by Mercedes-Benz Style feature emotional and intelligent design, high quality and a choice of fine materials finished to perfection.
About Argon 18
Argon 18 bikes are designed and engineered in Montreal, Canada. Established in 1989, Argon 18 bikes are the brainchild of Canadian Olympian and three-time National Champion Gervais Rioux – one of North America’s most successful racers. Sophisticated, inventive and strikingly different, Argon 18 bikes are built around the cyclist, with handling, aerodynamics and human performance at the core of the design. Argon 18 bikes are sold in more than 80 countries and can be found on countless roads around the world.

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