Even earlier, Zetsche's predecessor, Jurgen Schrempp, had promised a Mercedes fuel cell car 2004, and it never left the laboratory.

早在通用之前，蔡澈的前任史瑞普也曾承诺，会推出梅塞德斯燃料电池汽车2004，但这款车从未离开实验室走向市场。

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DaimlerChrysler chief executive Juergen Schrempp said Chrysler had made "outstanding progress" in improving efficiency.

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Mr Schrempp talks about overcoming this with a low basic salary and a high performance-based bonus.

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Mr Schrempp's plans to create a global car giant appeared to be based on impeccable business logic.

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