Tesla to acquire energy tech firm Maxwell Technologies for $218m

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Tesla to pay 55 per cent premium to get its hands on Maxwell's ultracapacitor technology

Tesla has agreed to acquire battery technology company Maxwell Technologies in an all-stock deal valuing the 'dry electrode' developer at $218 million. The deal ought to enable the electric vehi...

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