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Rumors Report: GM To Partner With Samsung SDI On Cylindrical Batteries

Report: GM To Partner With Samsung SDI On Cylindrical Batteries

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) might be announced this week.
By Mark Kane 07 March 2023
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Battery Tech Tesla To Use 4680-Type Battery Cells In Megapacks: LFP Or NCM?

Tesla To Use 4680-Type Battery Cells In Megapacks: LFP Or NCM?

Does it also mean LFP battery chemistry in a 4680-type format?
By Mark Kane 28 January 2023
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Rumors Rumor: General Motors Might Also Use Cylindrical Battery Cells

Rumor: General Motors Might Also Use Cylindrical Battery Cells

So far the company has been focused on the pouch cell format.
By Mark Kane 25 January 2023
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Battery Tech Tesla 4680-Type Battery Cell Production Nears 1 Million/Week

Tesla 4680-Type Battery Cell Production Nears 1 Million/Week

It's already enough for more than a thousand Tesla Model Y cars per week.
By Mark Kane 26 December 2022
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Manufacturing / Production BMW Group Will Invest Over $2 Billion In Hungarian Plant Debrecen

BMW Group Will Invest Over $2 Billion In Hungarian Plant Debrecen

It will not only produce the Neue Klasse EVs, but also battery packs based on cylindrical cells.
By Mark Kane 30 November 2022
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Battery Tech Panasonic Breaks Ground On EV Battery Factory In Kansas: New Details

Panasonic Breaks Ground On EV Battery Factory In Kansas: New Details

The plant will start production with 2170-type cells.
By Mark Kane 06 November 2022
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Manufacturing / Production Tesla 4680 Cell Production Ramping Quickly, Won't Impact Cybertruck

Tesla 4680 Cell Production Ramping Quickly, Won't Impact Cybertruck

While Musk noted that 4680 cells are finally "gaining rapid traction," it seems Cybertruck production isn't reliant on the ramp.
By Steven Loveday 20 October 2022
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Manufacturing / Production Tesla To Produce Cybertruck Battery Packs At Fremont Factory: Report

Tesla To Produce Cybertruck Battery Packs At Fremont Factory: Report

To fill a million Cybertruck orders, Tesla may need to start stockpiling battery cells and packs as soon as possible.
By Steven Loveday 19 October 2022
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Manufacturing / Production Tesla's Reported Battery Issues In Germany Accelerate Move To Texas

Tesla's Reported Battery Issues In Germany Accelerate Move To Texas

It seems Tesla may have already started moving most battery production equipment from Giga Berlin to Giga Texas.
By Steven Loveday 17 October 2022
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09:41 Battery Tech See What's Inside A Tesla 4680 Battery

See What's Inside A Tesla 4680 Battery

One of the cells has been fully disassembled.
By Mark Kane 13 September 2022
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Battery Tech Report: Samsung SDI To Finalize 46xx Round Battery Spec In Next Year

Report: Samsung SDI To Finalize 46xx Round Battery Spec In Next Year

Cylindrical cells with a diameter of 46 mm and different heights (46xx) should be ready in 2023.
By Mark Kane 12 September 2022
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Battery Tech Official: BMW To Use Round Battery Cells, 6 Gigafactories Confirmed

Official: BMW To Use Round Battery Cells, 6 Gigafactories Confirmed

The company intends to switch to cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells with the launch of Neue Klasse EVs in 2025.
By Mark Kane 10 September 2022
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Battery Tech New Report Details Tesla's Difficulties Ramping 4680 Battery Cells

New Report Details Tesla's Difficulties Ramping 4680 Battery Cells

Experts claim Tesla is only halfway to its goal of cost-saving 4680 battery cell production.
By Steven Loveday 06 September 2022
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Battery Tech China: Tesla Denies Rumors About New Battery Types For China-Made EVs

China: Tesla Denies Rumors About New Battery Types For China-Made EVs

The company says it doesn't make 4680-type cylindrical battery cell vehicles in China.
By Mark Kane 25 August 2022
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20:41 Battery Tech Tesla's 4680 Structural Battery Pack Teardown: Pack Fully Disassembled

Tesla's 4680 Structural Battery Pack Teardown: Pack Fully Disassembled

It's time for a little bit of a summary.
By Mark Kane 23 August 2022
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08:35 Battery Tech Tesla 4680 Structural Battery Pack Teardown: New Things Revealed

Tesla 4680 Structural Battery Pack Teardown: New Things Revealed

A significant number of cells has been extracted.
By Mark Kane 14 August 2022
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12:27 Battery Tech Tesla 4680 Current Collector Layout Revealed

Tesla 4680 Current Collector Layout Revealed

Munro Live managed to uncover an entire section.
By Mark Kane 03 August 2022
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Battery Tech Panasonic Reports Robust EV Battery Demand In Q2 2022

Panasonic Reports Robust EV Battery Demand In Q2 2022

The company has updated its 4680-type battery cell commercialization roadmap.
By Mark Kane 28 July 2022
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12:13 Battery Tech Tesla 4680 Structural Battery Pack Teardown: What Is Under The Foam?

Tesla 4680 Structural Battery Pack Teardown: What Is Under The Foam?

Dry ice blaster helps to remove the pink polyurethane foam.
By Mark Kane 28 July 2022
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03:44 Battery Tech See What's Under The Lid Of Tesla's 4680 Structural Battery Pack

See What's Under The Lid Of Tesla's 4680 Structural Battery Pack

Munro Live's team finally managed to get inside.
By Mark Kane 20 July 2022
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Battery Tech Rimac Moving Forward With EV Batteries Like Tesla's 4680 Cells

Rimac Moving Forward With EV Batteries Like Tesla's 4680 Cells

It makes sense that Rimac would look to Tesla's larger, more energy-dense cells, but the automaker will use different heights.
By Steven Loveday 19 July 2022
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11:09 Battery Tech Tesla's 4680-Type Battery Cell Teardown: Specs Revealed

Tesla's 4680-Type Battery Cell Teardown: Specs Revealed

It appears to be an NCM 811 chemistry with very good energy density and total energy estimated at 96-99 Wh.
By Mark Kane 17 July 2022
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Manufacturing / Production Official: Panasonic's New US Battery Plant Will Be Built In Kansas

Official: Panasonic's New US Battery Plant Will Be Built In Kansas

It's expected to produce 4680-type cylindrical battery cells for Tesla.
By Mark Kane 13 July 2022
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02:07 Battery Tech Tesla's 4680 Structural Battery Pack Teardown: Zero Repairability Reported

Tesla's 4680 Structural Battery Pack Teardown: Zero Repairability Reported

Munro Live finds the pack teardown much more difficult than anticipated.
By Mark Kane 12 July 2022
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