This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence Transportation & Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. German auto behemoth Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, plans to buy a whopping $23 billion worth of electric vehicle (EV) batteries through 2030, according to Automotive News. Business Insider IntelligenceSee the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Uber is ramping up its food delivery unit for more revenue-generating potential ahead of IPOShare your opinion — become a BI Insider!13 organizing ideas that'll help you make the most of your spaceSEE ALSO: Automakers and startups are angling for a slice of the EV pie