05/07/08

Magdeburg environmental forum

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At the fifth Magdeburg environmental forum staged by Daimler and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the two host partners called for the establishment of an infrastructure for electric and fuel-cell vehicles.

At this international conference, 250 high-ranking representatives from the spheres of industry, science, politics and (non-)government organizations discussed solutions for road transportation of the future.
“A concerted effort of all parties will make the transition to the age of sustainable mobility as smooth and efficient as possible,” said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. "We have developed the technologies and are now in a position to introduce them on the market", Zetsche continued.

Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), said: "Climate change, congestion and the rising cost of fossil fuels demand transformative solutions to national and global mobility challenges. Car makers who seize the opportunities to harness cutting edge technologies and forge partnerships with innovative fuel makers up to city planners can make the transitions society so urgently need - those who do not may go the way of the steam engine and the pack horse."

Dr. Thomas Weber, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and responsible for Group Research and Development Mercedes-Benz Cars says : “As automotive manufacturer, we see our responsibility in the development of innovative technologies and components for emission-free mobility such as the lithium-ion battery or the fuel-cell stack in close cooperation with our suppliers. By introducing electric and fuel-cell vehicles on the market already in 2010, we are demonstrating our intention to fulfill this responsibility.”

However, the greatest challenge at present is to establish the necessary infrastructure.Daimler has announced that it will release the first electric and fuel-cell vehicles as early as 2010 despite some uncertainty as to whether customers will be able to fill or recharge these cars universally by that date.

"The technology is in the starting blocks," said Dr. Dieter Zetsche in describing the planned market introduction. "It is now time for the energy providers and petroleum companies, to show proof of their commitment as well. We have been approaching possible partners and taking the initiative.”

Autore: Redazione

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