06.10.2003

Fuel Cell Vehicle Program

September 30, 2003

International Conference on Innovation in Energy Technologies

Why FC ?Independenceof Oil

Efficiency

Emissions

Noise

Comfort

Low CO2

ModularStructure

Less movingparts

HighPerformance

Power Source

Fuel Cells offer improvements over ICE

Innovation- Potential of a ‘Personal Power Unit’

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Distributed computing power lead to individualized communication and information systems

Distributed electrical power may lead to individualized working patterns and locations

DaimlerChrysler Fuel Cell Strategy - Phases 1 - 4.

Market Preparation “Fit for Daily Use” Commercialization “Ramp-Up” P

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30 Citaros

60 F-Cells

DaimlerChrysler‘s fuel cell strategy is based on a four phase plan.

20 Concept cars from 1994 - 2002.

Sprinter, 2001

Nebus, 1997

Necar 1, 1994 Necar 2, 1996 Necar 4, 1999 Necar 4 adv., 2000

Necar 3, 1997Jeep Commander, 2000 Necar 5, 2000

Buses

Vans

Cars

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DaimlerChrysler Fuel Cell Vehicles

Natrium, 2001

Citaro, 2002

F-Cell, 2002

Phase 1Feasibility & Market Preparation

Phase 2Fit for Daily Use

Fuel Cell Van- 1994

Mercedes-Benz FC-van using compressed hydrogen

Necar II

• Fuel Cell System Power: 50 kWPower density: 167 W/kg

• Fueling system Fuel: HydrogenStorage: compressed

• Vehicle Max. Speed: 110 km/hRange: >250 km

Compact car with normal range

Necar 4

• Fuel Cell System Power: 70 kWPower density: 200 W/kg

• Fuelling system Fuel: HydrogenStorage: liquid

• Vehicle Max. Speed: 145 km/hRange: 450 km

Compressed hydrogen storage in a compact car

Necar 4 adv

• Fuel Cell System Power: 75 kWPower density: 210W/kg

• Fuelling system Fuel: HydrogenStorage: compressed

• Vehicle Max. Speed: 145 km/hRange: 180 km

A methanol reforming FC-system

Necar 5

• Fuel Cell System Power: 75 kWPower density: 235W/kg

• Fuelling system Fuel: MethanolStorage: liquid

• Vehicle Max. Speed: 150 km/hRange: 450+ km

NECAR 5 Coast to coast: San Francisco – Washington D.C.

May, 20th – June, 4th 2002

May, 21May, 21stst 20022002Grass Valley Grass Valley ––ElkoElko

May, 22May, 22ndnd 20022002Elko Elko ––

Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City

May, 23May, 23rdrd 20022002Salt Lake City Salt Lake City ––

RawlinsRawlins

May, 24May, 24thth 20022002Rawlins Rawlins ––

OgallalaOgallala

May, 25May, 25thth 20022002Ogallala Ogallala ––

OmahaOmaha

May, 26May, 26thth 20022002Omaha Omaha ––DavenportDavenport

May, 27May, 27thth 20022002Davenport Davenport ––

ChicagoChicago

May, 29May, 29th th 20022002Chicago Chicago –– LansingLansing

May, 31May, 31stst 20022002Detroit Detroit –– YoungstownYoungstown

June, 1June, 1stst 20022002Youngstown Youngstown ––Washington D.C.Washington D.C.

May, 20May, 20thth 20022002San Francisco San Francisco ––Grass ValleyGrass Valley

May, 30May, 30thth 20022002Lansing Lansing –– DetroitDetroit

Washington D.C.Washington D.C.

Customer Vehicle –Sprinter Delivery Van, 2001

First fuel cell vehicle in everyday testing at the customer

Results

6,000 Customers supplied

Total kilometer performance > 25,000 km

Max. speed 140 km/h

Range 150 km

First Mercedes-Benz fuel cell bus

Nebus

• Fuel Cell System Power: 250 kWPower density: 178 W/kg

• Fueling system Fuel: HydrogenStorage: compressed

• Vehicle Max. Speed: 80 km/hRange: 250 km

Providing a heavy-duty truck with power for accessories without idling the engine

FreightlinerAPU

• Fuel Cell System Power: 1.4 kWVoltage: 120 VAC / 12 VDCStack: PEM

• Fueling system Fuel: HydrogenStorage:

• Commercialization Market Entry: 2003-2005

Plant to supply DaimlerChrysler plant in Tuscaloosa, ALstarted in 2002

Stationaryapplications

(MTU)

• Fuel Cell System Power: 250 kWStack: MCFC

• Fuelling system Fuel: Natural Gas• Dimensions Weight : 15 t • Commercialization Market Entry: 2002

„Good products win ... Eventually, when something decidedly better comes along, there is a transition to the new product.“S.J. Liebowitz, S. E. Margolis

The world’s first fueling station

Fuel Cell Alliance.

Strategic partners and partnerships

Clean Energy Partnership

California Fuel Cell Partnership- Fueling Station

• DoE Program

• FreedomCAR (R&D)

• NextEnergy, MI

• California Fuel Cell Partnership

• Clean Energy Partnership (GER)

•Sinergy-EDB Fuel Cell Program Singapore

Fuel Cell Passenger Cars

60 F-Cell vehicles in 4 regions.

Sacramento

Berlin, Stuttgart

• Fuel Cell Commercialization Conference of Japan (FCCJ)

• Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project

(JHFC)

Singapore

Tokio

Fuel cell systemPower: 72 kW

Fueling systemFuel: hydrogenStorage: compressed,

(350 bar)

VehicleMax. speed: 140 km/hRange: 150 km

F-Cell, 2003

Technical Data

First series production fuel cell passenger car. Real operations in customer hands.

European Bus Project CUTE, 2003-2005.

30 buses in 10 European citiesin daily passenger service.

ReykjavikStockholmLondonAmsterdamHamburgLuxembourgStuttgartPortoBarcelonaMadrid

Electrolysis- Green Energy- Wind Energy- Hydro Energy- Solar Power

Steam Reformer

Trucked-in- Compressed Hydrogen- Liquid Hydrogen

• high efficiency• zero/ultra low emissions• low noise• high driving comfort• performance,

package and weight• use of alternative fuels• new innovative vehicle

concept• basic demonstration of

customer benefits

• cost

• weight

• reliability and lifetime

• infrastructure

• codes and standards

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2003

Achievements and Challenges.

Significant improvements in 9 years. Joint efforts to master the challenges.