--Daimler AG is planning to invest in Farasis Energy's potential $480 million initial public offering, Reuters reports, citing three people familiar with the matter.

--The automotive company is aiming to secure a steady supply of batteries from the Chinese firm as it seeks to boost electric vehicle production, according the Reuters.

--A spokesman for Daimler declined to comment when approached by Dow Jones.

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