Daimler wants to expand cooperation with electric-car maker Tesla

Daimler AG (DAI.DE), the German parent of Mercedes-Benz, would like to expand its cooperation with Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), the U.S. electric-car maker, a top Daimler executive said on Thursday. "I told my guys, go back to Tesla and look for other opportunities" to work together, Bodo Uebber, Daimler's chief financial officer, said at a press briefing. Tesla is supplying electric motors and batteries to Daimler for its Smart Fortwo EV and the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class EV that goes on sale next year in the United States and Europe.

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