Daimler to take 10% Farasis stake as part of battery cell pact

FILE PHOTO: The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

FRANKFURT - German luxury carmaker Daimler on Friday said it will deepen a strategic partnership with Farasis Energy Co., Ltd, a pact which includes taking an equity stake of around 10% in the Chinese battery cell manufacturer. The alliance aims to develop highly advanced cell technologies to increase vehicle range and cut charging times.

Farasis will build a plant for battery cells in Bitterfeld-Wolfen and Daimler Greater China will invest a multi-million euro amount as part of Farasis’ IPO, Daimler said. This will give Daimler the option of nominating a representative for a seat on the supervisory board of the battery cell manufacturer, the Stuttgart-based carmaker said in a statement.

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