While Tesla Motors company is getting on its feet, it was actively supported by the German company Daimler which remained a shareholder , who not only shared his experience and automotive components, but also getting batteries for its own electric vehicles. It seems that now the partners are more estranged from each other, since for some time now electric Mercedes-Benz refuse to use traction batteries Tesla and use elements of Korean manufactured SK Innovation,.
Details of the transaction with the Koreans were not disclosed, but the next generation of electric vehicles Mercedes-Benz, which will hit the market in 2017, will be equipped with the traction battery SK Innovation. The Korean company produces rechargeable lithium-ion cell type, which combine electric manufacturers in the battery. With this contract, Mercedes-Benz pins hopes on expanding the range of electric vehicles. SK Innovation secure new orders intended to expand production capacity in South Korea and China. According to forecasts of the manufacturer, in 2020 the number of electric vehicles on the roads of the planet will reach 6 million Pieces. In this case, rechargeable hybrids and electric vehicles will displace hybrid vehicles without recharging capabilities. Related Products :
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