Daimler donates cash and 50 trucks in aid of Japan

Daimler donates cash and 50 trucks in aid of Japan

The earthquake-tsunami-nuclear crisis that has befallen Japan is one of the major disasters in recent history, wiping out entire towns and communities in a stroke. They who survived desperately need help, and some have heeded the call. German automaker Daimler donated €2 million in cash shortly after the disaster and will now send 50 vehicles to support the rebuilding process.

The 50, worth about €4 million, include eight Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks, four Mercedes-Benz Unimogs, and eight Merc G-Class off roaders. Thirty Fuso Canter trucks from Japan are also included. They will be given to Nippon Foundation, a Japanese aid organisation headquartered in Tokyo, and will be used primarily to support assistance and clean-up operations in the affected areas. The Mercs are currently being freight forwarded and all 50 will begin operating in two weeks at the latest.

In addition, the management, General Works Council and the executives’ committee of Daimler are together organising a fundraising campaign for the Japanese. So far more than 10,000 Daimler employees in Germany have participated and donated over 500,000 euros to the cause. The cash goes to the German Red Cross, which will forward the donations to the Japanese Red Cross.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

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  • Swordsmen on Apr 15, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    that key really big

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  • wanthird on Apr 15, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Damm…nice off road truck

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  • the japs custom and road transport authority will demand that the donated truck to comply to all the petty local technical requirement and certification before it is allowed to work.

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  • forteLover on Apr 15, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    They Reminded me of wat ter did in WW2…

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  • nadzri m yusof on Apr 15, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    A lesson to powerhouse u cant challanged god. To japanese god pay u cash to what u have done . R.I.P………

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