Daimler in talks with Tesla over vans, may expand Geely cooperation

Zetsche in car web.jpg — Dieter Zetsche: "We are in talks about other topics which have a bigger dimension." (Bloomberg)

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CHRISTOPH RAUWALD

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Bloomberg

February 06, 2019 11:27 AM

STUTTGART -- Elon Musk’s praise for Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van triggered talks between the German manufacturer and Tesla Inc. over potential cooperation on an electric version.

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