BLUETEC

160,000 BlueTec vehicles on the roads in everyday use; 400 million liters of diesel fuel saved

Stuttgart -- Jun 13, 2008 -- Daimler has been offering its highly-efficient BlueTec diesel technology for commercial vehicles since early 2005 - and with great success. Since then, around 160,000 BlueTec commercial vehicles have taken to the streets of Europe, including Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks and Vario vans, as well as Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses.

From BlueTEC diesel to electric vehicles: Modular technologies for a clean future of the premium automobile

Stuttgart -- Jun 13, 2008 -- Fuel-efficient and environmentally-sustainable premium automobiles from Mercedes-Benz, without the need to forego the characteristic brand features - safety, comfort and refined driving pleasure. This is the strategy of the Stuttgart based vehicle manufacturer.

Mercedes-Benz TecDay Road to the Future in Seville/Spain, June 2008

Seven-time Grammy winning artist Alanis Morissette has partnered with Mercedes-Benz and its “Mixed Tape” online music magazine for “Underneath,” the first video/single from her highly anticipated new album Flavors of Entanglement (Maverick/Reprise Records). Alanis, a strong supporter of environmental causes and organizations, chose the fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTEC for the music clip.

Alanis Morissette Partners With Mercedes-Benz And “Mixed Tape” For New “Underneath” Video

Stuttgart -- Mar 19, 2008 -- Mercedes-Benz is continuing to build on its world-leading position in the field of clean diesel technology. The Stuttgart-based manufacturer has become the world's first car producer to receive a certificate for licensing BlueTEC SUVs in all 50 US states.

Fuel-Efficient And Environment-Friendly Premium Cars For The Future

For the near future, Mercedes-Benz is developing a unique variety of new, particularly economical and clean models, with intelligently combined drive technologies. At the 2008 North American International Auto Show, the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer is presenting its ambitious goals for the future for the first time in America.

Vision GLK: one SUV with two different faces

The Vision GLK FREESIDE and Vision GLK TOWNSIDE represent two expressions of the same vehicle which are set to take the SUV world by storm. By presenting these two different vehicle profiles, Mercedes-Benz is highlighting the tremendous potential of the entry luxury SUV study, which is making its world debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

2009 Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK Freeside

Whereas the Vision GLK FREESIDE is an all-rounder that showcases the capabilities of today's SUV vehicles both on and off the road, the TOWNSIDE version is designed to make its mark with dynamic performance on the tarmac.

Will new opportunities arise for the automotive industry from India’s IT and service sectors? What will the environment-friendly and luxurious touring sedan of the future look like? What career lies ahead of the BLUETEC diesel? These and other fascinating questions will be answered in the new HTR HightechReport of Daimler AG as from tomorrow.

At www.daimler.com/innovation, the redesigned technology magazine will from now on offer additional articles and in-depth reports online. By accessing the HTR Online knowledge portal, you will find the new edition with an exclusive interview with US economist Jeremy Rifkin about his vision in energy politics, as well as with workshop talks about trends in infotainment and telematics.

India - a tiger on the go