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- Stuttgart, Nov 2, 2018 - The third edition of the global Hackathon series DigitalLife Campus will be launched at Hack.LAMobility on November 16/17 in Los Angeles – this time in cooperation with moovel. Daimler AG has been using the hackathons since 2016 to bring the innovation culture of the digital natives into the company and has now assumed a leading role as the organiser of hackathons among automobile OEMs.
- Hong Kong, Jul 11, 2018 - How will Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning shape the future of the automobile industry and help the company to meet customer wishes? This was the subject of a discussion with Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars at the RISE conference, Asia's most important tech-conference, on 10 July 2018 in Hong Kong.
- Stuttgart/Hongkong, Jul 4, 2018 - Daimler AG is strongly represented at the RISE Conference, taking place from 9 to 12 July 2018 in Hong Kong. As part of the “discussion session”, Dieter Zetsche will explain the cultural differences which are reflected in customers’ varying wishes in Asia, Europe and the USA. He will also describe how artificial intelligence helps suppliers to respond more appropriately to the individual needs of the customer.
- Stuttgart, Mar 9, 2017 - Daimler AG and its brands smart, moovel and car2go are guests at the world's largest digital conference, South by Southwest® (SXSW®) in Austin, Texas for the first time. The agenda shows central future topics, which are discussed in workshops, virtual reality installations and discussion groups.
- Stuttgart/Barcelona, Feb 23, 2017 - The involvement of Mercedes-Benz in to this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona is already starting in advance of the event. Ten selected participants of the globally successful Daimler hackathon series "DigitalLife Campus" will travel from Stuttgart to Barcelona on a specially equipped tour bus.
- Silicon Valley | Stuttgart , Nov 10, 2016 - Motivated students and young professionals met on 5th and 6th of November in Silicon Valley, California, to compete in the fifth 24-hour hackathon jointly organized by the Business Innovation Team of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Mercedes-Benz Vans and DigitalLife@Daimler.
- Berlin/Metzingen, Sep 26, 2016 - Hydrogen-powered vehicles can now refill their tanks at the OMV service station in Metzingen. The opening of the new filling station continues the longstanding cooperation between the industry partners Daimler, Linde and OMV Deutschland as part of the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP), and marks another step towards a nationwide hydrogen infrastructure.
- Stuttgart/Berlin, Apr 27, 2016 - The largest technology-inspired digital society conference will take place in Berlin this year from May 2 to 4. To mark its tenth anniversary, re:publica has chosen the theme "TEN is NET" in an effort to give a mirror image of digital society. Now for the fifth time, Daimler AG will be represented at re:publica by its in-house innovation lab Business Innovation, responsible for trendsetting business ideas, with the motto: "Touching all senses – beyond mobility".
- Las Vegas, USA, Jan 6, 2016 - Mercedes-Benz is the pioneer when it comes to digitalisation in the automotive industry. Under the motto "It’s all about me", visitors heading to the Mercedes exhibition stand are able to immerse themselves in the individual world of Mercedes me and discover just how Mercedes-Benz combines the requirements of modern mobility with digital life – from connected vehicles with digital lifestyle offerings, to the intelligent car of the future.
- Stuttgart, Oct 8, 2015 - On 8 October 2015 the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the new ARENA2036 research factory for the automobile of the future at the University of Stuttgart was attended by over 200 high-calibre guests from the scientific community, industry and politics on the university campus in Vaihingen.
- Stuttgart/Linz, Sep 1, 2015 - The autonomously driving Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion is celebrating its European premiere at the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz. This year's event is being staged under the banner "POST CITY – habitats for the 21st century" and looks at the question of how our towns and cities will change under the influence of advances in digitalization. This was also a key theme during the development of the Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion.
- Stuttgart/Partenen, Jul 1, 2015 - Daimler AG already has the world's most varied fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles. In parallel with the Mercedes-Benz plug-In hybrid initiative which envisages a total of ten models by 2017, plus the launch of further, all-electric vehicles, the company is investing massively in the further development of its battery expertise: A clear statement underpinning the company's comprehensive approach to sustainability.
- Sunnyvale/Stuttgart, Jun 8, 2015 - Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) is hosting a public Hackathon at the GSVLabs in Redwood City on this weekend. It starts on Friday, 12 June at 7.00 p.m. local time. Registration is still open, so those who decide to take part on the spur of the moment can still do so.
- Stuttgart/Shanghai, May 25, 2015 - Consumer Electronics Show (CES) also opening its doors in Asia for the first time. From 25 to 27 May 2015, visitors with a penchant for technology and the internet will have an opportunity to witness exciting and innovative technologies and find out about the latest trends in networking. Mercedes-Benz is unveiling exciting ideas for the future of mobility at the first "International CES Asia" – and announcing a closer partnership with Baidu.
- Stuttgart/Berlin, May 5, 2015 - For the fourth time, Daimler is a partner at the internet conference #rp15, which takes place every year at the beginning of May in the German capital. Under this year's theme "Finding Europe", some 450 speakers from 45 countries are expected in STATION Berlin from 5 to 7 May. The over 6000 guests will have more than 300 hours of programme offerings to choose from. In keeping with the theme, everything will concentrate on identifying what is new in old systems and discovering digital innovations in the cultural space of Europe.
- Stuttgart/San Francisco, Mar 18, 2015 - At Mercedes-Benz "Intelligent Drive" stands for the networking of systems, sensors and algorithms for enhanced comfort and safety. The drive system also benefits from the increasing level of intelligence on board vehicles. Following the Mercedes-Benz S-Class PLUG-IN HYBRID, the new Mercedes-Benz C 350 e provides a further example of dynamism and efficiency combined in impressive guise. The anticipatory operating strategy opens up a new dimension in driving. And the autonomously driving research car F 015 Luxury in Motion heralds a revolution in mobility, showing how "Intelligent Drive" might look like in the future.
- Las Vegas, Jan 6, 2015 - With the self-driving luxury sedan F 015 Luxury in Motion, Mercedes-Benz shows how the automobile is changing from a means of transportation to a private retreating space. Offering maximum space in a lounge-like interior, the F 015 elevates comfort and luxury to a new level. One key aspect of the research vehicle is the continuous exchange of information between vehicle, passengers, and the outside world. This makes the International Consumer Electronics Show 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the logical place for the world premiere of the F 015 Luxury in Motion.
- Stuttgart/Sunnyvale, Nov 17, 2014 - Relaxing travel lounge or mobile office: the luxury saloon of the future will provide the option of autonomous driving, offering people totally new freedoms. In future, the car will take on more than ever the character of an individual retreat in urban traffic. Mercedes-Benz provided a virtual preview of what the future holds with an innovative interior concept for an autonomous luxury vehicle presented at the TecDay "Autonomous Mobility".
- Stuttgart, Sep 18, 2014 - Exchanging specialist knowledge, identifying trends and resolving open questions – with this intention Daimler seeks the public debate on data protection and enters into a dialog with its stakeholders. With the specialist symposium "Automobile on the data highway" the company is offering a new forum for an interdisciplinary, constructive and critical exchange of views on data protection.
- Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan 7, 2014 - Exclusively for visitors to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES, January 7 – 10, 2014) Mercedes-Benz is taking an unconventional approach to showing the new C-Class. An augmented reality app brings the car to life on the show stand, providing visitors with a digital preview of the vehicle prior to its world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show.
- Stuttgart/Berlin, Aug 5, 2013 - As of now, the ten finalists of Startupbootcamp - a program to support young startups - have ninety days to vitalize their innovative project ideas, business models and products on the topics Mobility, Connectivity and Big Data. After three months they present their results to potential investors. Mercedes-Benz is sponsor of this year's program in Berlin next to Bosch and HDI.
- Stuttgart/Montafon, Jul 4, 2013 - From 4 to 7 July 2013, the picturesque alpine roads of the Montafon valley in Austria will once again provide the setting for the popular Silvretta E-Auto Rallye and the Silvretta Classic. Against a stunning mountain panorama, the route will put electric and classic cars alike through their paces as they demonstrate which vehicle is the most reliable and consistent on the challenging mountain stages.
