The Way to an Electric Van with Zero Emissions

After completing his studies in automotive technology and economics Andreas Pohl had started to work as a workshop manager in one of Daimler's branches in 1991. During his career he worked in Germany, Spain and the USA in the departments of service, sales, development as well as the department of production.

 

From the year 2000 to 2004 his scope of work included a leading position to build a global key account management for international van clients. He also took the responsibility of launching the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in the U.S. Andreas Pohl became in 2004 the head of the alternative drive- and CO2- strategy for cargo vans and is since Mai 2009 the head of the battery electric drives and components for the Mercedes-Benz vans.

Daimler AG, Stuttgart, with its businesses Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Daimler Financial Services, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Buses, is a globally leading producer of premium passenger cars and the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the world. Daimler sells its products in nearly all the countries of the world and has production facilities on five continents. The company's founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, made history with the invention of the automobile in the year 1886. As an automotive pioneer, Daimler and its employees willingly accept an obligation to act responsibly towards society and the environment and to shape the future of safe and sustainable mobility with groundbreaking technologies and high-quality products.