Evonik and Daimler Establish Strategic Alliance for the Development and Production of Lithium-Ion Batteries  Investment in the powertrain of the future --- Partnership between Evonik Industries and Daimler in Li-Tec pushes forward research, development and production of cells for lithium-ion batteries --- Evonik and Daimler combine key technologies for success --- Entry into a multi-billion market imminent --- Establishment of an additional joint venture for the development and production of lithium-ion batteries for passenger vehicles, buses and commercial vehicles. more

Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO: Modular Drive Concept for Electric Vehicles  Mercedes-Benz is showing the way ahead in environmentally responsible electro-mobility by presenting its near-series Concept BlueZERO at the North American International Auto Show in January 2009. Based on a single vehicle architecture, this intelligent, modular concept allows three models with different drive configurations, all of which are able to meet customer requirements in terms of sustainable mobility. more

Wilfried Porth to Succeed Guenther Fleig as Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources and Labor Relations Director  The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appointed Wilfried Porth (49) as Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources and Labor Relations Director effective as of the end of the 2009 Annual Meeting. Porth will succeed Guenther Fleig, who will be 60 years old in February 2009 and whose period of office will expire at the end of the Annual Meeting on April 8, 2009. more