[Jason M. Hendler]

Tesla Motors to supply Mercedes with batteries:

Link

 

[mwalsh]

Tesla Motors to supply Mercedes with batteries:

Link

Daimler already has working batteries in the Euro Smart EV. Why on earth would they need to bother with Tesla? Groan!

 

[Jason M. Hendler]

Daimler already has working batteries in the Euro Smart EV. Why on earth would they need to bother with Tesla? Groan!

It may have more to do with the systems used to control battery charging and discharging. Their latest system, to be used with a single reduction gear, instead of a multi-speed transmission, supposedly uses the latest power silicon, so Mercedes may want that.

I agree that the COTS batteries aren't unique - intentionally.

 

[dagwood55]

I suppose the M-B deal gives Tesla something useful to do.

Another good choice would be to build and deliver the cars for which they've taken deposits.

But that's just crazy talk.