Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Trucks
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CEO Martin Daum on the future of batteries and fuel cells in trucks, rising prices and career opportunities for drivers
Daimler Truck Holding AG is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles: The company is benefiting from continued high demand, can and must raise prices, but is also confronted with serious technical change. Batteries and fuel cells still play a subordinate role in truck registrations. But how quickly will that change? And does the networking of vehicles mean that the profession of driver will soon disappear? CEO Martin Daum classifies and reassures: There is a lot to do for his company – but also for drivers. In Russia, however, Daum pulled the plug just four days after the start against Ukraine.