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https://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2016/03/01/daimler-investit-735-m--dans-une-2e-usine-de-batteries-lithium-ion&prev=search It looks like they are still at least considering cell production under the right circumstances. http://www.hybridcars.com/daimler-holds-off-on-battery-cell-investment/