Toyota, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG sign binding agreement for Toyota to join cellcentric as equal shareholder

Source: Toyota

Headline: Toyota, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG sign binding agreement for Toyota to join cellcentric as equal shareholder

The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck AG, cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have signed a binding agreement for Toyota to join as an equal partner and shareholder in cellcentric, with each owner to hold one third. The agreement follows the previous non-binding agreement signed at the end of March this year. Completion of the transaction is conditional upon obtaining regulatory approvals. Through the collaboration, the parties intend to strengthen cellcentric’s position as a leading developer and manufacturer of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial applications.