Daimler
Aug
10
PeterH on August 10th, 2010

- Max Fuller — now co-Chairman of U.S. Xpress — bought his first Freightliner truck in 1974
- The U.S. Xpress’ 50,000th Freightliner truck is a heavy-duty Cascadia with a 72-inch (1.80-meter) raised roof
- Martin Daum, President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America: “We look forward to continuing to provide U.S. Xpress with the most productive and reliable trucks available on the market.” (more…)
May
14
PeterH on May 14th, 2010

- Shortly after the introduction of EPA 2010 emissions standard, DTNA’s sales of BlueTec school buses surpass 1,500-unit mark
- Orders demonstrate high level of customer acceptance of ultramodern BlueTec exhaust emission control technology
- Martin Daum, President and CEO of DTNA: “We are delighted that so many large school districts and public transportation companies have chosen our school buses with BlueTec technology.” (more…)
- Daimler presents future-oriented drive technologies and mobility concepts
- Support for various pavilions and events (more…)
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- 1894: Daimler engines take 1st to 4th place in the world’s first car race
- Epoch-making Grand Prix victories in 1908 and 1914
- Supercharger era begins in 1922 (more…)
Continue reading about Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and motor racing
- Umbrella agreement signed for global automotive insurance partnership
- Allianz to become exclusive partner for automotive insurance business in Italy (more…)
Continue reading about Daimler and Allianz agree on global partnership
Jan
23
PeterH on January 23rd, 2010
- Three transit agencies in New York State order a total of 92 Orion VII transit buses
- University of Georgia orders four more Orion VII buses for Campus Transit System (more…)
Jan
17
PeterH on January 17th, 2010
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Funding from the U.S. 21st Century Truck Technology Partnership program for the further improvement of freight efficiency
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Funding will be available for commercial vehicle and diesel engine development by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)
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Martin Daum, President and CEO of DTNA: “This partnership will enable our truck and drive technologies to make great progress.” (more…)

