The biggest opportunity to shape the future? Andreas Gorbach’s be a mover talk with Jörg Howe

The be a mover talk with Jörg Howe is a discussion format in which guests are interviewed by Jörg Howe, Head of Daimler Truck communication and special affairs, on how to make a positive difference in the world.

In this episode? Andreas Gorbach, Head of Truck Technology and Board Member Daimler Truck AG talks about technologies as an enabler, the reasons behind Daimler Trucks Dual Track Strategy focusing on battery-electric and fuel cell power systems and how a lucky incident laid the ground stone for his career path to the top of the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles.

Daimler Truck is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles. The brand portfolio of Daimler Truck includes Mercedes-Benz Trucks & Buses, Freightliner, FUSO, Western Star, Thomas Built Bus, Fuso, Bharat Benz and Setra.

Find Jörg Howe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joerg_howe

Enjoy!

00:00 Intro
01:55 Engines and Software
02:45 Working in the USA
03:45 A lucky meeting
04:50 Daimler Truck Team Culture
05:50 three perspectives on Battery and Hydrogen Trucks
09:25 Hydrogen and Power Infrastructure
12:35 Being close to the product
14:15 The difference between truck and car batteries
16:00 Testing the fuel cell on the road
17:25 Cellcentric, the Daimler Truck and Volvo Joint Venture for fuel cells
19:10 The greatest challenge is the biggest opportunity
20:52 Strengthening Europe as a place for production
22:15 A wish for the Future

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