Tesla to snap up battery developer Maxwell Technologies in $218m deal

Michael Holder
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Elon Musk's electric vehicle giant moves to strengthen its battery division with all-stock transaction

Tesla is planning to buy US energy storage specialist Maxwell Technologies in a stock deal worth around $218m, as the electric vehicle giant moves to strengthen its battery expertise. The US carmaker...

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