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Stellantis and Mercedes agree to work together on ACC (EV Batteries)

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We welcome Mercedes-Benz as a strategic partner who shares our ambition to accelerate ACC’s leadership,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. “Stellantis’ electrification strategy is running full-speed ahead, and today’s announcement is the next step in our plan to be the automotive frontrunner, with all 14 brands committed to offering best-in-class fully electrified solutions that meet demands of customers. This consortium leverages our shared technical expertise and manufacturing synergies, and continues to ensure that Stellantis leads the way the world moves in the most efficient, affordable and sustainable way.”
Mercedes-Benz, which is owned by Daimler, said this year that it would be prepared to phase out internal combustion engine models by the end of the decade, “wherever market conditions allow”.

The Stuttgart-based manufacturer has rolled out electric versions of its flagship S-Class saloon and E-Class models in recent months, and plans to offer emissions-free versions of the rest of its line-up. Smart, the brand Daimler co-owns with China’s Geely, is already fully electric.
 

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John Elkann spoke nicely of Daimler during the Ferrari Conference Call (now Mercedes Benz AG):
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That's a great question. We actually have had good conversations with YASA, of course, but also with Daimler. And the level of customization that they're working with us is such that those technologies are not going to be applicable to others. And working with a company as ours is very stimulating in terms of being able to just push boundaries further.

So that is a good example of how we do think that we are going to be able to actually partner with more counterparts and where there's probably no company as Ferrari, who really can be a partner to just push boundaries. And the good thing is also because of the nature of what we do and the volumes we have, it's a very good laboratory to really try and see what works and how it works. So we're very excited about the opportunity. We think for YASA, Daimler is a good home. And we believe that within the industry and more importantly, outside of our history, we are going to benefit very much from partnerships and joint programs.
 

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I have no idea how you came to this conclusion.
 

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I have no idea how you came to this conclusion.
By the time Carlos retire(2025),John will want another deal to me that been the most clearest thing since PSA deal was signed : GM deal have loss appeal given if RAM overtakes F-Series+ GM continuing marketshare decline.
 

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