Confluence of Technologies of Both Corporations. Both of the companies have their own advantages, in terms of technological development. Now, when all these advantages represent one solid company, the new company has more chances for surviving in the car manufacturing industry. The following are evidences of recent innovations in DaimlerChrysler. DaimlerChrysler researchers in Ulm, Germany, have developed an infrared-laser night vision system that significantly increases a driver s visibility at night.
The system allows drivers to recognize darkly clothed pedestrians and cyclists even at great distances. It also illuminates the road ahead over a distance of around 500 feet without blinding the drivers of oncoming vehicles. The system functions as follows two laser headlights on the vehicle s front end illuminate the road by means of infrared light that is invisible to the human eye. A video camera records the reflected image, which then appears in black and white on a screen located directly in the drivers field of vision, or else as a so-called head-up display on the windshield. Auburn Hills, April 5, 2000 Double Strength of New Corporation One of the factors that investors are looking for before making their investment decision is a company s overall stability.
Usually the large corporations are considered to be stronger than small ones. The new size of DaimlerChrysler might lead to more stability, which in turn could mean lower rates of return required by investors.
It might be one of the new savings aspects of the company.