Daimler CEO says there’s not enough oil for China, country has no choice but to adopt EVs

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Mercedes Benz , Green Daily , China , Daimler , BYD Sometimes, little more than a quote is needed to basically tell the entire story. This is one of those times. The quote below comes from Daimler chief executive officer Dieter Zetsche and his words are poignant, shocking and targeted directly at the thirsty automotive market in China which is growing at an extremely rapid rate.

Following BMW, Daimler announces carbon fiber future ahead for Mercedes

Filed under: MPG , Mercedes Benz , Green Daily , Lightweight , Daimler 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - Click above for high-res image gallery It seem like just a minute ago that BMW said its use of carbon fiber on upcoming vehicles would become a high-volume deal . Now, Green Car Advisor is reporting that Daimler, never willing to be a step behind, has also announced plans to increase its investment in the material.

Zetsche admits Daimler couldn’t have financed Smart revival without Renault-Nissan deal

Filed under: Etc. , MPG , Nissan , SMART , Renault , Green Daily , Lightweight , Daimler 2009 Smart Fortwo - Click above for high-res image gallery Apparently, one of the results of today’s announcement that Daimler and Renault - Nissan would partner up will be to save the Smart brand’s future. According to a report coming in from Reuters, Daimler chief executive officer Dieter Zetsche said today his company would not have had enough funds to finance the upcoming third-generation Smart car without the help of a partner

Evonik-Daimler Li-Ion battery JV to build factory this fall, applications in 2012

Mercedes-Benz concept BlueZero - Click above for high-res image gallery The next stage of Daimler’s efforts to electrify road vehicles will start moving ahead this fall when construction begins on a new battery plant. The plant will be part of the joint venture announced last fall between Daimler and Evonik to develop and produce advanced lithium ion batteries. The first factory for German Accumotive will be located in Kamenz, northeast of Dresden

Daimler to announce "strategic partnership" for EVs tomorrow

Tomorrow morning, May 19, Daimler will be holding an online press conference to make what it calls a major announcement in the EV space. Management board member Dr.

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