DaimlerChrysler wins "Goldener Öltropfen 2005" energy and environment award

Stuttgart, May 25, 2005 DaimlerChrysler has won the "Goldener Öltropfen 2005" (Golden Drop of Oil 2005) - an annually presented energy and environment award - for its BlueTec diesel technology, as used in Mercedes Benz commercial vehicles. Now in its 25th year, this international accolade is awarded by the German automobile club "Kraftfahrer-Schutz e. V. (KS)" in recognition of those technical developments and organisational measures in the international passenger car and commercial vehicle sector which make a significant contribution towards reducing fuel consumption and safeguarding the environment. Patron and sponsor of the campaign is the German Minister for the Economy and Employment. Members of the jury include experts from the worlds of science, technology, journalism and politics, as well as the Bavarian Minister of State for the Environment, Health and Consumer Protection. The award will be handed over to DaimlerChrysler in Munich on June 24, 2005.

Any company which uses environmentally sound and fuel-saving technology in its vehicles can take part in this international competition. DaimlerChrysler clinched the coveted award on the strength of its BlueTec diesel technology for commercial vehicles. Based on SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology, the BlueTec technical solution for commercial vehicles ensures compliance with the future EURO 4 and EURO 5 emission standards as well as significantly reducing fuel consumption.