Daimler Targets Urban Uses With Electric Concept Vehicles
HANOVER, Germany — Daimler Trucks presented three electric concept vehicles ahead of the IAA commercial vehicles show here, signaling a focus on urban transportation.
First Look at Daimler Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck
Video of the world premier of the Daimler Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck, unveiled on Sept. 20, 2016 in Hanover, Germany, just prior to the IAA Commercial Vehicle show. (Neil Abt/Transport Topics)
September 21, 2016Daimler Shows Three Electric Concept Vehicles Focused on Urban Transportation
HANOVER, Germany — Daimler Trucks focused on improving urban transportation during its media event ahead of the IAA commercial vehicles show, presenting three electric concept vehicles.
Watch Live: Daimler Press Conference From IAA
The IAA Commercial Vehicles Show kicks off in Hanover, Germany, on Sept. 20, with Daimler set to stream its announcement live at 2:15 p.m. EDT.
September 20, 2016Cascadia's e-Coast Feature
During the unveiling of the new Cascadia, Freightliner's e-Coast feature was demonstrated, in which the transmission goes to neutral and RPMs fall to idle to retain road speed. (Video by Neil Abt/Transport Topics)
September 13, 2016DTNA Unveils New Freightliner Cascadia
The glitzy grand entrance of Daimler Trucks North American President Martin Daum as Freightliner unveiled its new Cascadia Sept. 1, 2016. (Video by Neil Abt/Transport Topics)
September 13, 2016Daimler to Kick Off Medium-Duty Engine Production
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America announced its Detroit-branded DD5 medium-duty engine will officially hit the market later this year in the Freightliner M2 106 truck model.
Daimler Second-Quarter Earnings Rise but U.S. Heavy-Duty Orders Plunge
Daimler AG, the world’s largest truck manufacturer, reported that second-quarter net profit rose 3% to $2.64 billion — or $2.50 per diluted share — powered by sales of cars and vans even as U.S. orders for medium- and heavy-duty trucks plunged.
July 21, 2016Daimler Expects Truck Earnings to Drop
Daimler AG rose the most in three weeks after the company solidified its lead in the luxury-car market and said it is confident of reaching this year’s underlying profit goals, despite more than 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in one-time costs in the second quarter.
Daimler Trucks Fights Tighter Emission Controls in Mexico as Smog Worsens
Daimler AG and other truck makers are fighting to delay new emissions standards in Mexico as the government struggles to control the worst smog in the capital city in 14 years.