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Report Environmental magazine environmental report DaimlerChrysler on the road to sustainable mobility2002 editorial | masthead | contents | Editorial 2 Interview “There’s no fast track to sustainability” 4 Herbert Kohler, Chief Environmental Officer of DaimlerChrysler, talks about new drive concepts, alternative fuels and the uphill road to sustainability. Rio+10 The changing face of DaimlerChrysler 6 In the ten years since the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro a whole lot has changed at DaimlerChrysler. Ten years after Rio: DaimlerChrysler South Africa Positive signs in South Africa 16 In South Africa, DaimlerChrysler’s efforts to protect the environment are in full flow. The automotive group is also committed to promoting social progress and nature conservation. A promising balance-sheet Publisher DaimlerChrysler Energy for the future Communications With respect to the automotive technology of the future, DaimlerChrysler Filling up on sunshine 26 One way to meet the growing energy requirements of the future in has established itself at the head of the field through the development of fuel D-70546 Stuttgart, Germany Auburn Hills, MI 48326 2766, USA an environmentally acceptable way will be to tap into regenerative resources. cell and hybrid drive systems, as well as highly efficient internal combustion DaimlerChrysler is developing the required technology. engines. At the end of 2003, we will be supplying 30 fuel cell buses to ten major For the publisher New products Hartmut Schick European cities – the first in the world to feature this drive system. Our first fuel The new E-Class is easy on the environment 36 cell passenger cars will follow in 2004. From the outset, the Design for Environment team played their part in Responsible for content the development of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Our hard work and successes also brought us first place in the 2001 Prof. Dr. Herbert Kohler, The Vaneo – because every day is environment day 40 Chief Environmental Officer “Driving Sustainability” industry report published by consultants SustainAbility The new multi-purpose van is eco-compatible even before it hits the road – in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Programme [UNEP]. In the the production processes also take full consideration of the environment. Internet Dow Jones Sustainability Index, too, DaimlerChrysler is listed among the www.daimlerchrysler.com St. Louis Assembly Complex sustainability leaders of the automotive industry. Energy from the landfill 42 Contact One core challenge en route to sustainable mobility will lie in making the The two DaimlerChrysler plants in St. Louis use energy derived from waste, Dr. Udo Hartmann cutting their output of greenhouse gases by 30,000 tons a year. generation, supply and utilization of energy environmentally compatible. Environmental Protection For DaimlerChrysler that means continuing our intensive efforts to reduce Tel. +49.711.17 929 34 Concept cars emissions of carbon dioxide along the entire fuel/drive-system chain. Along Fax +49.711.17 942 11 CARE Car II – saving millions with recycled plastics 44 with our key task, which remains the continuous improvement of the efficiency Parts made of recycled plastics have made two Jeep® Grand Cherokees Wolfgang Scheunemann the prototypes of CARE Car II. of our drive systems, we also aim to help environmentally compatible fuels to Technology and Environmental Prof. Klaus-Dieter Vöhringer make a breakthrough in the market. Communications Supporting projects Member of the Board of Management, Fuel cells that run on hydrogen or methanol derived from regenerative Tel. +49.711.17 933 07 Living out social responsibility 46 Research and Technology Fax +49.711.17 943 65 In order to live up to its social responsibilities, DaimlerChrysler is backing resources win on both counts, combining a highly efficient drive system with environmental projects and social initiatives across the globe. the use of environmentally compatible fuels. Indeed, in our view, fuels from Project management In 1992, government representatives from 180 countries met in Rio de Janeiro regenerative resources open up substantial opportunities for fuel cell drive Helge Hinner Environmental initiatives Corporate Public Relations Good ideas make a difference 50 and made a commitment to respect the fundamental principles of “sustainable and internal combustion engines alike. Consequently, we are supporting the Tel. +49.711.17 952 52 Even the less spectacular improvements can prove a great help to the development.” Today, ten years later, it is time to take stock. In preparation for future-oriented research project being conducted by Choren Industries to Fax +49.711.17 952 22 environment. Often they originate in good ideas submitted by the work force. the Rio+10 follow-up conference in Johannesburg, we too have drawn up a develop fuels from organic waste. Concept and realization Supplier management balance-sheet of our progress. Just how that can be done – along with many other insights – is revealed on Schwerzmann+Team/Stuttgart Snowball effect in the tropics 53 Certified environmental management systems at the majority of our plants; the pages of this magazine, which was once again created by young journalists, in cooperation with DaimlerChrysler do Brasil inspects environmental standards at its a substantial improvement in the efficiency with which we use resources; and photographers and designers. In 2001, this concept won for the second time md Publications/Frankfurt and suppliers with great care – aiming to trigger a snowball effect. the increased use of renewable raw materials in the automobile production the Environmental Communication Award from the Society of Automotive Hass Assc./Ann Arbor, Michigan Recycling process are our cornerstone environmental achievements. In our development Engineers. Recycling and reusing 54 laboratories we have created new vehicles which consume less energy and The many projects and activities covered by this Report reflect the In Kokomo they’re not just out to build the best transmissions in the world. emit less carbon dioxide from one generation to the next. As a result, our responsible approach and environmental commitment of our employees across The DaimlerChrysler plant in Indiana would also be among the leading contenders in a recycling world championship. average fleet fuel consumption in Germany has fallen by more than 22 percent the Group. I would like to thank each and every employee for their personal since 1995. contribution. © 2002 DaimlerChrysler DaimlerChrysler Japan Printed on recycled paper and As early as 1999, we launched our first car capable of covering 100 kilo- Building a bridge to the future 58 certified with the Blue Angel seal of Conserving resources is a top priority at DaimlerChrysler Japan. meters on 3 liters of fuel – the smart cdi, with common-rail direct injection. This environmental quality. was far more than a symbolic gesture, as the sales figures confirm. The The making of smart cdi is far and away the market leader in this segment. But the concept Reproduction in full or in part only with A remarkable concept 60 the publisher’s prior written approval and Once again, the task of creating this year’s DaimlerChrysler of the smart stands for more than just economy. Designed from the outset with photos and copy credited to Environmental Report was tackled by a team of young journalists, to intermesh with other means of transport, this city coupe is also a product of “DaimlerChrysler” photographers and designers. our search for the mobility forms of the future. Prof. Klaus-Dieter Vöhringer 2 DaimlerChryslerEnvironmentalReport2002 DaimlerChryslerEnvironmental Report2002 3 interview | “There’s no fast track to sustainability” It is no coincidence that Herbert Kohler, who was appointed Chief Environmen- tal Officer of DaimlerChrysler a few months ago, also heads up the Group’s “Body and Powertrain” research unit. In an interview with Timo Pache, he explains why the unit’s fields of research also represent key action areas for the Group’s future environmental protection efforts. Our vision is to reach the point where emissions don’t even arise in the first place. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to manage this 100 percent. But history shows that many things which were once thought impossible can now be [ words timo pache photos tobias grill ] achieved thanks to technological progress. I expect the next ten years to see the advent of a number of technical solutions which we still regard as Herbert Kohler, how will your approach to your new environmental role be developing one-off show cars which only consume one or two liters per 100 impossible right now. influenced by your past research efforts? kilometers but which are of limited practical value or require prohibitively Vehicle research and drive technology are topics which are not only closely expensive technology. What really counts is the ability to actually sell cars with Can you give us any examples of how you could imagine interwoven with environmental protection but also of key importance for the good fuel economy in the relevant market segments, with the corresponding things developing? future. Fuel consumption and tail-pipe emissions are by far the most significant impact on overall fleet consumption. Thanks to the smart cdi, for example, we The major developments in the production sector are probably already research themes in the field of drive technology. In fact, over 50 percent of our are far and away the market leader in the segment of 3-liter cars –
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