Tag: Daimler

Daimler Buses India produces 100th FUSO bus for export markets

Daimler Buses India began production of FUSO-branded 9-ton buses for export markets in October 2019. Since then, production of fully-built FUSO School and Staff Buses serving UAE markets has been continuously ramped up. Recently, Daimler Buses India reached its first milestone with the 100th FUSO bus rolling off the line at its Chennai plant. Apart… Continue reading Daimler Buses India produces 100th FUSO bus for export markets

Tesla initiates talks to set up research centre in Bengaluru

Tesla held exploratory discussions with Karnataka government officials on September 10, who are seeking a possible investment by the world’s most valuable carmaker in a research facility in Bengaluru, people familiar with the development told ET. A followup meeting is expected later this month, they said, during which the state officials are expected to present… Continue reading Tesla initiates talks to set up research centre in Bengaluru

Dieselgate five years later. The story of the Volkswagen scandal that shook the car world

anniversaries It all started in the US when the American EPA agency discovers Volkswagen’s use of software that modified emissions data by Corrado Canali It all started in the US when the American EPA agency discovers Volkswagen’s use of software that modified emissions data 18 September 2020 3 ‘of reading It was mid-September 2015, in… Continue reading Dieselgate five years later. The story of the Volkswagen scandal that shook the car world

@Daimler: The Mercedes-Benz EQV: electric, versatile, intelligent

© 2020 Daimler AG. All rights reserved. * The figures are provided in accordance with the German regulation ‘PKW-EnVKV’ and apply to the German market only. Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the EU guide ‘Information on the fuel consumption,… Continue reading @Daimler: The Mercedes-Benz EQV: electric, versatile, intelligent

@Daimler: Daimler Mobility integrates wallbox in vehicle leasing for Spanish market

Daimler Mobility integrates the Mercedes-Benz Wallbox into the lease agreement for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Since 15 September 2020, customers in Spain can add the charging station including installation directly to their lease contract. Wallbox leasing is available for all plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. The costs amount to €25 to €40… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Mobility integrates wallbox in vehicle leasing for Spanish market

@Daimler: Daimler Trucks presents technology strategy for electrification – world premiere

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, a fuel-cell truck with a range of up to 1,000 kilometers and more for flexible and demanding long-haul transport – customer trials in 2023, start of series production in second half of this decade. Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul, a battery-electric truck with a range of about 500 kilometers for energy-efficient transport on plannable long-haul routes… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Trucks presents technology strategy for electrification – world premiere

@Daimler: 16. Sep 2020Technology strategy for electrification: World premiere of Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell concept truck

September 16, 2020 – Truck manufacturer Daimler Trucks today presented its technology strategy for the electrification of its vehicles, ranging from urban distribution to international long-haul transport, thus reaffirming its commitment to the goals of the Paris Climate Protection Convention. The event focused on the technology for hydrogen-based fuel-cell trucks for the long-haul transport segment.… Continue reading @Daimler: 16. Sep 2020Technology strategy for electrification: World premiere of Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell concept truck

German Handelsblatt: Hydrogen trucks: Daimler Truck boss Daum: “The fuel cell is becoming mainstream in trucks” 000323

Martin Daum The head of Daimler Trucks is looking to electric drives. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt, Munich The diesel engine currently seems to be hard to replace in trucks. Martin Daum does not want to leave any doubt about that. Commercial vehicles with alternative drives are currently still significantly more expensive to purchase and operate than… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Hydrogen trucks: Daimler Truck boss Daum: “The fuel cell is becoming mainstream in trucks” 000323

German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: A difficult start into the electric age: The Mercedes ECQ in the Handelsblatt Autotest000321

Mercedes EQC The SUV should be the prelude to the EQ series. (Photo: Daimler [M]) Düsseldorf If you don’t know, Daimler’s first electric vehicle would be a conventional model from the Mercedes SUV series. Where others develop their electric models from scratch, the EQC shares its platform with the GLC combustion model. Where others rely… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: A difficult start into the electric age: The Mercedes ECQ in the Handelsblatt Autotest000321