Daimler’s Zetsche Betting on Fuel Cells, With Battery-Electrics, Hybrids For Interim

Daimler chief Dieter Zetsche says he's still is betting on a hydrogen future for the automobile. ———- Mercedes B-Class fuel cell cars are being used in long-term road tests in Europe and U.S. ———- But in a round-table interview with reporters form a variety of media including (subscription only) Automotive News during the recent Frankfurt Auto Show, Zetsche said that hybrids and battery-electric cars will be long-term interim technologies until hydrogen fuel cell cars and hydrogen fueling technology are ready for market. Daimler is investing heavily in both electric and fuel cell technologies, he said, and has banded together with other German automakers to boost hydrogen fueling technology. Asked if Daimler would consider four-cylinder engines for its Mercedes-Benz cars as U.S. fuel economy regulations tighten, Zetsche said that he wouldn't rule out the option . He also said,

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