Good article about German suppliers for the X

[GSP]

This post has a link to an article in German. Google translate works pretty well for us English speakers.

EU Market Situation and Outlook - Page 185

Several German suppliers are listed. I thought it was interesting that Thyssan-Krupp is supplying the steering column, instead of Mercedes as with the S. This gave Daimler a clear view of Model S sales, including future forecasts.

However, maybe Thyssan-Krupp makes the Mercedes column?

GSP

 

[Vitold]

This post has a link to an article in German. Google translate works pretty well for us English speakers.

EU Market Situation and Outlook - Page 185

Several German suppliers are listed. I thought it was interesting that Thyssan-Krupp is supplying the steering column, instead of Mercedes as with the S. This gave Daimler a clear view of Model S sales, including future forecasts.

However, maybe Thyssan-Krupp makes the Mercedes column?

GSP

ThyssenKrupp Automotive buys DaimlerChrysler`s steering system business

 

[X Fan]

I have found that Japanese and German supply chains have very little secrets through informal communication networks. I'm sure someone at TK will whisper sales info to Mercedes.

 

[Oil4AsphaultOnly]

ThyssenKrupp Automotive buys DaimlerChrysler`s steering system business

That was back in Oct 2003?!?! So ThyssenKrupp was MB's supplier all this time? In which case, Tesla is now buying direct from the supplier?