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Further reductions of our cars’ CO2 emissions. Thanks
to our new and fuel-efficient engines and the particularly eco-
nomical “BlueEFFICIENCY” models, we were able to reduce
the average CO2 emissions of the cars we sell in the European
Union to 140 grams per kilometer in 2012 (2011: 150 g/km).
We thus achieved an above-average reduction in the CO2 emis-
sions of our vehicle fleet once again in 2012, simultaneously
undercutting the EU targets for this year. Our new models
consume up to 30% less fuel than their predecessor models.
The E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition, which has been avail-
able since March 2012, is one of the most economical cars
in its segment. Thanks to various efficiency-enhancing features
such as an aerodynamics package, electric power-assisted
steering (EPS), a longer rear-axle ratio and tires with low
roll resistance, this E-Class model emits only 119 g CO2/km –
ten grams or almost 8% less than before. That represents
4.5 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers. With the record figures
of 4.1 liters of diesel per 100 km and 107 g CO2/km, in June
2012 we launched the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID as the world’s
most fuel-efficient large sedan. The most fuel-efficient
Mercedes-Benz of all time is the A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Edition, which we have been shipping to customers since
March 2013. It uses only 3.6 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers
and has CO2 emissions of just 92 g/km. Meanwhile, more
than 57% of our cars sold in Europe have CO2 emissions of less
than 140 g/km. We will reduce fuel consumption and CO2
emissions even further in the future with innovative technologies
for locally emission-free mobility. Our goal is to reduce the
average CO2 emissions of our new car fleet in the European Union
to 125 grams per kilometer by 2016. In recent years, we have
continuously reduced the emission of pollutants by our cars: by
more than 80% since 1995 and by approximately 40% in the
past five years. Even bigger reductions are achieved by our cars
with BlueTEC diesel engines. We are global leaders for diesel
engines with the BLUETEC technology. Our BLUETEC automobiles
fulfill the strictest emission standards and are the cleanest
diesel cars in the world. E see pages 164 ff
Commercial vehicles with low fuel consumption and emis-
sions. We have also continuously reduced the emissions
of CO2 and harmful substances by our commercial vehicles
in recent years. We managed this, in combination with the
introduction of the BLUETEC technology, with new and more
efficient engines, needs-oriented axle ratios and improvements
to tires and aerodynamics. With our new heavy-duty truck
engines, we are the first manufacturer to fulfill the Euro VI emis-
sion standards that will be take effect in 2014. At the same
time, those engines’ fuel consumption is lower than for the pre-
decessor models: up to 7% better with Euro V and up to 4%
better with Euro VI, despite exhaust-gas after-treatment. This
makes our new Actros and Antos model series the cleanest
and most fuel-efficient vehicles in their class. In the North
American market, we will set new standards for fuel consumption
as of the year 2013 with the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution
heavy truck: The new truck will consume up to 7% less fuel than
the current model. This was measured and independently
confirmed in a one-week test drive across the United States.
Our new buses also deliver impressive fuel consumption
figures. In the Record Run Buses 2012, the new Mercedes-Benz
Citaro city bus and the new Setra ComfortClass 500 coach
with Euro VI proved that buses are also able to fulfill the Euro VI
emission limits while reducing fuel consumption by more
than 8%. E see page 166
In particular with trucks and vans for local deliveries and
with buses, fuel consumption can be significantly reduced also
with the application of hybrid drive technology. The new Fuso
Canter Eco Hybrid consumes approximately 25% less fuel than
a comparable diesel truck and the Freightliner M2e Hybrid
uses up to 30% less fuel than the conventional diesel-engined
M2 106. No other manufacturer of commercial vehicles has
more experience, testing and technology ready for series pro-
duction in the field of alternative drive systems and electric
mobility – from vans to trucks to buses. Worldwide, more than
880,000 environmentally friendly commercial vehicles from
Daimler with SCR technology and another 18,000 with alterna-
tive drive technology are on the road.
For our total fleet in Europe, we want to reduce our trucks’
fuel consumption by an average of 20% per ton per kilometer
during the period of 2005 through 2020. To achieve this goal,
we continue to work hard on technological innovations.
3.27
Research and development expenditure by division
2012 2011 12/11
in millions of euros % change
Daimler-Group
thereof capitalized
5,644
1,465
5,634
1,460
+0
+0
Mercedes-Benz Cars
thereof capitalized
3,863
1,125
3,733
1,051
+3
+7
Daimler Trucks
thereof capitalized
1,197
180
1,321
251
-9
-28
Mercedes-Benz Vans
thereof capitalized
371
137
358
126
+4
+9
Daimler Buses
thereof capitalized
222
23
225
32
-1
-28
Research and development expenditure
In billions of euros
3.26
total
thereof capitalized
4
5
6
3
2
1
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012