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Corporate / Financial Tesla Buys Hibar Systems In Another Effort To Make Its Own Batteries

Tesla Buys Hibar Systems In Another Effort To Make Its Own Batteries

It seems that Maxwell and Jeff Dahn were only part of the strategy.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Oct 09, 2019
Battery Tech Breakthrough Widens Working Temperature Range Of Li-Ion Batteries

Breakthrough Widens Working Temperature Range Of Li-Ion Batteries

Additives to the electrolyte make them work from -40 ºF to 140 ºF (-40 ºC to 60 ºC)
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 19, 2019
Battery Tech China

China's Lithium Supply Lets It Far Outstrip U.S. In Cell Production

That may give China's EV manufacturers an edge, too
By Zac Estrada May 06, 2019
Battery Tech Lithium-Ion Batteries Explained By Fully Charged: Video

Lithium-Ion Batteries Explained By Fully Charged: Video

The University of Warwick has samples of battery modules from various electric cars - like Tesla, BMW, Nissan or Porsche, which are discussed here.
By Mark Kane Feb 21, 2019
Battery Tech Will Lithium-Ion Batteries Fuel The Automotive Future?

Will Lithium-Ion Batteries Fuel The Automotive Future?

As Elon Musk alludes to battery breakthroughs at Tesla, a larger question arises: will batteries really fuel our automotive future? Bloomberg believes the energy source is just beginning to hit its stride.
By EVANNEX Jun 29, 2018
Battery Tech World’s Biggest Maker of Spark Plugs Is Developing Solid-State Batteries

World’s Biggest Maker of Spark Plugs Is Developing Solid-State Batteries

Automotive industry is carefully watching changes on the market. The expansion of plug-in electric car segment makes new players interested in EV parts.
By Mark Kane Jun 20, 2018
Battery Tech BMW Teams With Solid Power For Solid-State Batteries

BMW Teams With Solid Power For Solid-State Batteries

BMW will assist in advancing Solid Power's next-generation solid-state batteries for EVs, to achieve performance levels required for high-performance cars
By Mark Kane Jan 31, 2018
General Tesla Has Found Yet Another Safe Haven For Cobalt

Tesla Has Found Yet Another Safe Haven For Cobalt

There's a growing demand for cobalt due to the need for lithium-ion batteries. Its mining process has caused controversy, but Tesla may have the answer.
By EVANNEX Jan 14, 2018
Charging It Seems Tesla Has Some Undisclosed Battery Breakthroughs

It Seems Tesla Has Some Undisclosed Battery Breakthroughs

In order for the upcoming Tesla Semi and the all-new, second-gen Tesla Roadster to live up to claims, not to mention Megachargers, what's Tesla hiding?
By EVANNEX Dec 20, 2017
General Tesla Gigafactory Creating Worldwide Battery Cell Shortage

Tesla Gigafactory Creating Worldwide Battery Cell Shortage

The worldwide lithium-ion battery shortage is about to get much worse, but now, reports are pointing to the Tesla Gigafactory as a root of the problem.
By Steven Loveday Dec 18, 2017
General Lithium-Ion Automotive Battery Success Drives Panasonic

Lithium-Ion Automotive Battery Success Drives Panasonic's Profit Up

Panasonic is making official its switch to automotive batteries as its central product and the company is seeing marked profits, which will only improve.
By Steven Loveday Nov 07, 2017
General Tesla Execs Reportedly Met With LG Chem, Samsung SDI

Tesla Execs Reportedly Met With LG Chem, Samsung SDI

Elon Musk assured that Tesla is only working with Panasonic for batteries, but reports suggest that the automaker recently met with Samsung SDI and LG Chem.
By Steven Loveday Oct 29, 2017
General Data Suggests Tesla Battery Packs Will Retain 80% Capacity At 521,000 Miles

Data Suggests Tesla Battery Packs Will Retain 80% Capacity At 521,000 Miles

Based on an updated study, Tesla batteries could live for three million miles. For practical purposes, however, they will exceed ICE cars by quadruple.
By Steven Loveday Sep 07, 2017
General Tesla Is The Only Automaker Positioned To Lead The Energy Transition

Tesla Is The Only Automaker Positioned To Lead The Energy Transition

The transition away from fossil fuels has begun and is accelerating globally. Tesla is the only company that is ahead of the curve on multiple levels.
By EVANNEX Aug 31, 2017
General Nissan Out Of Battery Business, What

Nissan Out Of Battery Business, What's Ahead For The Company And AESC?

Nissan is moving to sell its battery venture, Automotive Energy Supply Corporation, to Chinese firm GSR Capital. This may positively impact other EV makers.
By Steven Loveday Aug 27, 2017
General The Economist Touts Tesla, Cover Story Reports ICE Is Roadkill

The Economist Touts Tesla, Cover Story Reports ICE Is Roadkill

The Economist features a gas engine on its recent cover and refers to it as roadkill. The days of the ICE are numbered and Tesla leads the transformation.
By EVANNEX Aug 22, 2017
General Battery Arms Race Heats Up, Tesla Gigafactory To Face Stiff Competition

Battery Arms Race Heats Up, Tesla Gigafactory To Face Stiff Competition

The Tesla Gigafactory is perhaps the company's most prized achievement, which shows a tangible advantage in the segment, but rivals are now moving forward.
By Steven Loveday Aug 19, 2017
Battery Tech Rumor Suggests Tesla

Rumor Suggests Tesla's Use Of 4416 Cells In Model 3, Next-Gen S, X - video

Insider information has lead to rumors that Tesla may be using a new 4416 cell in the Model 3, which could make its way into the rest of Tesla's fleet.
By Steven Loveday Jul 25, 2017
General Tesla Has "Near-Monopolistic" Opportunity In Electric Vehicle Market

Tesla Has "Near-Monopolistic" Opportunity In Electric Vehicle Market

Legacy automakers are no match for Tesla in future EV market share or the EV battery market according to Berenberg Bank analyst Alexander Haissl of Hamburg.
By Steven Loveday Jul 14, 2017
General Tesla Aims To Reinvent The Electric Grid For A Cleaner Future

Tesla Aims To Reinvent The Electric Grid For A Cleaner Future

Tesla is forever changing the electric grid with its use of solar roofs, solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, and Tesla Powerpacks.
By EVANNEX Jul 09, 2017
General LG Chem Denies Report Of Major Battery Deal With Volkswagen

LG Chem Denies Report Of Major Battery Deal With Volkswagen

LG Chem is growing increasingly invested in the EV battery space, but the lithium-ion battery maker won't divulge a deal, or even talks with Volkswagen.
By Steven Loveday Jun 28, 2017
General At 500k Units, Tesla Model 3 Battery Needs Exceed All Global Plug-Ins Combined

At 500k Units, Tesla Model 3 Battery Needs Exceed All Global Plug-Ins Combined

The Tesla Gigafactory will produce more lithium-ion batteries than any competitor, and the Tesla Model 3 will use more than all other EVs globally.
By Steven Loveday Jun 24, 2017
General Panasonic Continues Pivot To Auto Tech, Has Faith In Tesla

Panasonic Continues Pivot To Auto Tech, Has Faith In Tesla

Panasonic is making big bets on auto tech and increasing its ties to Tesla. The company is making a clear pivot to auto tech over consumer electronics.
By EVANNEX Jun 10, 2017
General With Cost Of Cobalt Rising, EV Prices May Increase...Or They Might Not

With Cost Of Cobalt Rising, EV Prices May Increase...Or They Might Not

Nikkei reports on the high increase of lithium-ion battery materials, like lithium and cobalt over past few years, which could affect battery cell prices.
By Mark Kane May 21, 2017
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