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Daimler AG to Cut Thousands of Jobs by 2022

Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Trucks, announced it will eliminate thousands of jobs worldwide by the end of 2022 amid weakening car sales in China and the costly push to develop electric vehicles.

December 2, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Daimler Rolls Back Autonomous Taxi Plan, Focuses on Trucks

Daimler chairman Ola Kaellenius recently announced that the company was taking a reality check on autonomous taxis and focusing on self-driving longhaul trucks instead.

November 18, 2019
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Daimler Sees Hydrogen Fuel Cells as Part of Truckings Future

ATLANTA Daimler Trucks has been investing heavily in battery-electric commercial vehicles, but the manufacturer also sees a place for hydrogen fuel-cell technology in the transportation industrys long-term move toward zero emissions.

October 30, 2019
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Daimler Trucks Introduces Dynamic Lease Program

ATLANTA Daimler Trucks North America introduced a dynamic lease program that uses connected-vehicle technology to enable a pay-as-you-drive financing option.

October 28, 2019
BusinessTechnology

Daimler Trucks Appoints Paul Romanaggi Chief Customer Experience Officer

Daimler Trucks North America will create a new customer experience (CX) organization and appointed Paul Romanaggi as chief CX officer, according to the company.

August 8, 2019
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Daimler's Mexican Division Braces for Change

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico The adoption of tougher emissions standards and the arrival of a new Mexican president are among the key changes Daimler Commercial Vehicles Mexico will face in the year ahead and beyond, company President Flavio Rivera said here.

November 29, 2018
Business

Ola Kallenius Appointed First Non-German to Lead Daimler

Daimler AG accelerated a management transition, appointing development head Ola Kallenius to replace CEO Dieter Zetsche ahead of schedule as the German carmaker confronts jarring changes in the automotive industry.

September 26, 2018
BusinessTechnology

Redesigned Sprinter Offers Enhanced Suite of Technologies

HANOVER, Germany The redesigned Sprinter van from Daimler Trucks and Buses gives commercial customers a suite of technologies that offers a way for fleet managers, vehicles and drivers to stay connected via a system tailored to their needs, the company said during the IAA Commercial Vehicles show.

September 25, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Daimler Plots Two-for-One Autonomous Van for City Transport

Daimler AG is developing an autonomous electric vehicle that can toggle between a people carrier and a delivery van as the German manufacturer seeks an edge over rivals such as Alphabet Inc.s Waymo and Deutsche Post AG in shaping the future of mobility.

September 10, 2018
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Daimler Equips Mercedes Actros With Automated Steering, Braking

Daimler AG is equipping its flagship Mercedes-Benz truck with technology that can take the wheel in situations ranging from stop-and-go city driving to highway cruising.

September 5, 2018