Here’s some interesting news on the electric car scene. The automotive giant Daimler from Germany is buying the struggling Tesla Motors. The purchase was for 10% of Tesla shares and the deal was worth more than $50 million. It seems even electric vehicle manufacturers can’t get away from the traditional automobile players. What’s next, would any car company buy a DIY electric car conversion workshop?
Here’s are some information on the internet about the Daimler-Tesla deal.
1) Daimler buys a stake in Tesla – This morning, Mercedes’ parent company announced that it has bought a slice of California’s up and coming electric car company, Tesla Motors Inc…
2) Daimler Buys 10% Stake in Tesla Motors – In May this year, the German heavyweight automaker Daimler purchased a 10% stake in the Silicon Valley-based Tesla Motors…
3) Daimler Takes 10% Stake in Tesla; Strategic Partnership to Collaborate on Future Models – Daimler AG has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10% in Tesla Motors Inc. The two companies have already been working closely to integrate Tesla’s lithium-ion battery packs and charging electronics into the first 1,000 units of Daimler’s electric smart car…
4) Strategic partnership between Tesla Motors and Daimler – When economic times get tough companies have to re-consider their market position. It can also be an opportunity to explore new methods and new technologies…
5) Trying to find the upside to Tesla-Daimler deal – Not everyone think the big Daimler-Tesla deal announced last week is a win-win. In fact, Jay Yarow over at Business Insider is trying to figure our how either side benefits from Daimler’s estimated $50+ million investment in Tesla…
