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11
1 | To Our Shareholders | Important Events in 2012
ÖkoGlobe for Mercedes-Benz F 125! The internationally
recognized environmental prize for ecological innovation,
ÖkoGlobe, is awarded to Daimler once again in 2012.
The Mercedes-Benz F 125! research vehicle is awarded
the first prize in the Concept Car category.
Agreement on new Integrity Code. The management and
the employee representatives sign the new Integrity Code.
Feedback was utilized from several thousand employees
who participated in a Group-wide integrity dialog.
Brazilian government awards major order to Daimler.
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil wins several tenders of the Brazilian
government for a total of 2,100 vehicles. This major order
comprises the supply of more than 1,700 Mercedes-Benz Atego
trucks and 400 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans.
Fuso and Nissan cooperate on light-duty trucks. Daimler’s
Japanese subsidiary for commercial vehicles and Nissan
Motor Co., Ltd. sign a long-term cooperation agreement on
the mutual supply of light-duty trucks in Japan.
Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid wins Japanese award for innovative
technology. This award underscores Fuso’s leading role with
green innovations. The main factor for winning this prize is the
DUONIC® double-clutch transmission in combination with
hybrid drive.
car2go electrifies Stuttgart. On the road with full electric
drive and full flexibility: car2go now offers this freedom also
in Stuttgart. Germany’s biggest fleet of electric cars starts
in Daimler’s home town. The electricity for these cars under
the smart brand comes from regenerative energy sources.
Daimler sells EADS shares. Daimler AG reduces its equity inter-
est in the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company
(EADS) from 15% to 7.5% in economic terms. The sale proceeds
of €1.7 billion are invested in strengthening the Group’s core
business.
New Board of Management position for China. The Supervisory
Board of Daimler AG appoints Hubertus Troska (52) to the
newly created position of Board of Management Member for
“Greater China” as of December 13, 2012 until December 31,
2015. This decision emphasizes the strategic importance of China
to Daimler. The Chinese market is seen to have substantial
potential for further sustainable growth and for the ongoing
expansion of our business activities.
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