Sustainability
Overview
We take a holistic approach to the issue of sustainability. Our business operations are therefore inseparable from our social and ecological responsibility: We can only con- vince our customers with the lasting excellence of our products when we combine economic success with social concerns and effective environmental protection. So our actions are always based on the principle of sustainability – no matter where in the world Daimler researches, develops, purchases, produces or sells. more
Highlights
Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID: CO2 Champion in the Luxury Class with Efficient Hybrid Drive System and Lithium-Ion Technology Mercedes-Benz is launching its first passenger car model equipped with a hybrid drive system in summer 2009 - the S 400 BlueHYBRID. The combination of a modified V6 petrol engine and a compact hybrid module makes the S 400 BlueHYBRID the world's most economical luxury sedan with a spark-ignition engine. The NEDC combined fuel consumption is a mere 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers. This makes for the world's lowest CO2 emissions in this vehicle and performance class - just 190 grams per kilometer. more | ||||
"e-mobility Berlin" Daimler and RWE AG have launched the world's largest joint project for environmentally friendly electric cars, which will include more than 100 electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and smart and 500 charging points provided by RWE. The initiative thus covers all components required for the efficient use of battery-powered electric vehicles - from innovative drive technology to customer-friendly infrastructure. more |
Features
Road to the Future No other automaker has clocked up as many test kilometers with fuel cell vehicles as Daimler – yet the company continues to accelerate its pace of innovation. You might ask why this should be so, and whether or not the path to zero-emission mobility is a straight one. Join us on a conceptual stroll along the "road to the future". more | ||||
Next Stop - Fuso Aero Star Eco Hybrid Efficient and environment-friendly commercial vehicles: Daimler Trucks is the world market leader in hybrid systems. With its “Shaping Future Transportation” initiative, Daimler is pursuing a clear-cut objective for trucks and buses – environmental compatibility and cost-efficiency in the transportation sector must go hand in hand. The Mitsubishi Fuso “Aero Star Eco Hybrid” is now setting new standards in practical trials in Japan. more | ||||
Ergonomics Program Target - Prevention in Production A major focus of work at Daimler's Health & Safety department involves the ergonomic optimization of all production workstations. To this end, a preventive "Ergonomic Work System Assessment" is carried out at all production facilities in the early stages of planning for new vehicle generations. more | ||||
News
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Establishing and managing sustainability principles Rüdiger Grube, member of the Daimler Board of Management with responsibility for Corporate Development, about the newly established Sustainability Board. more
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What innovations do we need for sustainable mobility?
Thomas Weber, member of the Daimler Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, provides a glimpse of the future. more
Thomas Weber, member of the Daimler Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, provides a glimpse of the future. more
