Daimler

  • 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…)

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  • 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…)

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PeterH on April 28th, 2010
  • Daimler presents future-oriented drive technologies and mobility concepts
  • Support for various pavilions and events (more…)

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PeterH on March 8th, 2010
  • 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…)

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PeterH on February 2nd, 2010
  • Umbrella agreement signed for global automotive insurance partnership
  • Allianz to become exclusive partner for automotive insurance business in Italy (more…)

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  • 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…)

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  • Funding from the U.S. 21st Century Truck Technology Partnership program for the further improvement of freight efficiency
  • Funding will be available for commercial vehicle and diesel engine development by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)
  • Martin Daum, President and CEO of DTNA: “This partnership will enable our truck and drive technologies to make great progress.” (more…)

Continue reading about Daimler Trucks North America Receives $40 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Energy