• LAX Makes Plans to Use a Zero Emissions Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell Vehicle

• DaimlerChrysler Will Have Over 100 Fuel Cell Vehicles on the Road This Year

• DaimlerChrysler Works in Unity with BP, Praxair and Government Agencies to Mature Fuel Cell Vehicle Technology and the Hydrogen Infrastructure

Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct 22, 2004 - DaimlerChrysler announced today that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) plans to use a fuel cell-powered F-Cell vehicle at its facility to further the development and experience with fuel cell vehicles and the hydrogen infrastructure. This announcement coincides with the opening of the BP and Praxair public hydrogen fueling station at LAX.

"These events exhibit how DaimlerChrysler, BP, Praxair and LAX are taking on the challenge for industries and governments to create viable alternative fuel solutions," said Mark Chernoby, Vice President, Advance Vehicle Engineering - Chrysler Group. "We're pleased to be a driving force in this team effort to develop fuel cell technology."

As part of its commitment to have 100 fuel cell vehicles in 2004, DaimlerChrysler has over 40 fuel cell vehicles in customer hands around the world. DaimlerChrysler supports Governor Schwarzenegger’s efforts and goals.

The California Hydrogen Highway Network, in addition to other programs the company is involved with - including those with the Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - enables DaimlerChrysler and its partners to gain extensive operational familiarity with fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen refueling stations.

By operating this vehicle in California, LAX will provide DaimlerChrysler and its partners with valuable feedback that will affect future vehicle design. This fueling station bears the commitment of the cooperative efforts to build a much needed hydrogen infrastructure.