Author: CHRISTOPH RAUWALD
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Musk tweet sparked Mercedes-Tesla electric van talks
The enthusiasm by Tesla’s CEO was apparently spurred by feedback from company technicians who use Sprinter vans to travel to customers requiring service, Daimler chief Dieter Zetsche said.
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Daimler in talks with Tesla over vans, may expand Geely cooperation
Elon Musk’s praise for Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van triggered talks between the German manufacturer and Tesla over potential cooperation on an electric version. Daimler is also considering expanding its cooperation with Geely.
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VW eyes components savings to fund shift to EVs
VW is counting on savings from its newly-reorganized components division to free up more funds to invest in electric-car technology.
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Audi plans Q3-sized electric crossover, report says
Audi plans to introduce a full-electric crossover about the size of its Q3 compact crossover as the brand fills out its lineup of electric vehicles in a bid to challenge Tesla, Bloomberg reported.
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Daimler’s big rigs start self-driving some of the way
Daimler will start sales of a U.S. truck able to brake, accelerate and steer at all speeds on its own this year, a stepping stone to more automation as growing Internet shopping strains freight companies battling driver shortages.