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Alternative Drive Systems At Daimler AG For The Mobility Of The Future |
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The internal combustion engine seems the perfect drive system for
passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Since the invention of the
gasoline-powered automobile in 1886 by Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler,
each working independently of the other, and the subsequent introduction
of the diesel engine, it has become the global standard. This has been
helped by the many advantages it offers: today's engines are powerful and
refined, relatively compact, durable, and require little maintenance.
Energy supplies in the form of fuel can easily be transported and
replenished as and when required. The range of distances that can be
traveled is large, and there is a dense network of gas stations. The
vehicles are easy to operate and offer great flexibility of use.
Additionally, over the years, the drive systems have managed to keep pace
with ever more stringent environmental regulations. Daimler AG and its
predecessor companies have played major roles in this development. Read more
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