SDI is partner of Audi - SDI uses Li-maganese for their storage products

http://insideevs.com/samsung-sdi-charges-new-battery-pack-plant-austria/

http://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/111.jpg

- SDI is partner with Younicos -

Younicos has the Graciosa project with Leclanché...

http://www.younicos.com/en/media_library/press_area/press_releases/029_2015_04_10_Younicos_and_Leclanche_partner_on_Graciosa_projectIf

If you start diggin further you will find even more...

Maybe Daimler paid with Litarion for the non-NPM for LG Chem license and SDI with cash?

Who knows...