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Battery Tech Panasonic To Build New Battery Plants In North America

Panasonic To Build New Battery Plants In North America

The company announced the move to afull-fledged growth phase of 200 GWh (globally) per year.
By Mark Kane May 19 2023
Battery Tech Panasonic Will Delay 4680-Type Battery Cell Commercialization

Panasonic Will Delay 4680-Type Battery Cell Commercialization

The company intends to improve the cell's performance first.
By Mark Kane May 11 2023
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 Jan 25 2023
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 Dec 26 2022
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 Nov 30 2022
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 Nov 6 2022
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 Oct 20 2022
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 Oct 19 2022
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 Sep 12 2022
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 Sep 6 2022
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 Jul 28 2022
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 Jul 19 2022
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 Jul 17 2022
1:15:48 Battery Tech Watch Tesla's 4680-Type Cylindrical Battery Cell Teardown

Watch Tesla's 4680-Type Cylindrical Battery Cell Teardown

The video presents cell disassembly up to the last element.
By Mark Kane Jul 10 2022
Battery Tech Report: Samsung SDI Is Preparing Pilot Line For Tesla 4680 Batteries

Report: Samsung SDI Is Preparing Pilot Line For Tesla 4680 Batteries

If confirmed, it would be the third manufacturer after Panasonic and LG Energy Solution.
By Mark Kane Jun 30 2022
05:00 Battery Tech Report: Made-In-Texas Tesla Model Y Usable Battery Capacity Is 67.1-67.5 kWh

Report: Made-In-Texas Tesla Model Y Usable Battery Capacity Is 67.1-67.5 kWh

The number has been provided using the Tessie app.
By Mark Kane Jun 23 2022
23:34 Charging Tesla Model Y 4680 Standard Range Supercharging Test Impresses

Tesla Model Y 4680 Standard Range Supercharging Test Impresses

While there are always many variables involved, this charging test suggests the new Model Y charges quite quickly.
By Steven Loveday Jun 15 2022
Battery Tech LG Energy Solution Will Produce 4680-Type Battery Cells In Korea

LG Energy Solution Will Produce 4680-Type Battery Cells In Korea

The company intends to start production next year.
By Mark Kane Jun 13 2022
00:52 Battery Tech Watch Tesla Assemble New 4680 Cells: It's Soothing And Captivating

Watch Tesla Assemble New 4680 Cells: It's Soothing And Captivating

One could argue that this mesmerizing video needs an appropriate soundtrack. Any ideas?
By Steven Loveday Jun 10 2022
Battery Tech Rumor: Samsung SDI Developing Various 4680 Cylindrical Batteries

Rumor: Samsung SDI Developing Various 4680 Cylindrical Batteries

Reportedly, one of the versions is slightly shorter (between 60 to 80 mm).
By Mark Kane May 31 2022
Battery Tech What Batteries Are Tesla Using In Its Electric Cars?

What Batteries Are Tesla Using In Its Electric Cars?

The company has quite a diversified strategy in terms of cell format, cathode chemistry and suppliers.
By Mark Kane May 23 2022
Battery Tech Panasonic: Tesla Asked Us To Speed Up Development Of 4680-Type Batteries

Panasonic: Tesla Asked Us To Speed Up Development Of 4680-Type Batteries

The Japanese company reports continued strong demand from Tesla for 2170-type battery cells as well.
By Mark Kane May 13 2022
Manufacturing / Production Rumors About Panasonic's New Battery Plant In The US Keep On Coming

Rumors About Panasonic's New Battery Plant In The US Keep On Coming

Another report comes from Nikkei, which indicates an independently operated gigafactory is on the table.
By Mark Kane May 11 2022
Battery Tech Engineering Analysis Of Tesla's Cyber Rodeo 4680 Battery Pack Cutaway

Engineering Analysis Of Tesla's Cyber Rodeo 4680 Battery Pack Cutaway

Only 74.1 kWhs? Is this the 279-mile EPA range version? Plus other design changes.
By George Bower May 10 2022
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