Tesla will reportedly contract LG to supply batteries for vehicles built at its Shanghai plant. The deal would diversify Tesla’s battery suppliers, as the company currently sources batteries from Panasonic. Reuters, citing sources close to the deal, reported that Tesla is still likely to use Panasonic batteries in the initial phase of production and source… Continue reading Report: Tesla to Partner with LG for Batteries at Gigafactory 3
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Tesla Sends Software Fix Following Shanghai Model S Fire
Tesla said a Model S fire in Shanghai was caused by a single battery module. The fire, which broke out in April, attracted international headlines, prompting Tesla to issue an explanation. Additionally, Tesla issued a software update it said will help prevent the failure from occurring in other vehicles. Tesla said an investigation of the… Continue reading Tesla Sends Software Fix Following Shanghai Model S Fire
Report: Tesla Operating Secret Battery Research Lab
Tesla is operating a secret research and development facility where it aims to build its own battery cells, according to a report from CNBC. The electric vehicle maker currently relies on Panasonic to produce cells, but Tesla likely hopes to lower the development cost and increase the performance of the battery packs used in its… Continue reading Report: Tesla Operating Secret Battery Research Lab
Tesla Could Soon Deliver 400 Miles Per Charge
“It will not be long” before Tesla will offer an electric car with 400 miles of range, Chief Executive Elon Musk said this week at the company’s shareholders meeting. Musk didn’t elaborate on on a specific timeline, but some Tesla watchers believe updated batteries with such capability may arrive by the end of the year.… Continue reading Tesla Could Soon Deliver 400 Miles Per Charge
Tesla Aims to Boost Batteries with Maxwell Acquisition
Tesla announced Thursday the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of battery technology company Maxwell Technologies. The $218 million all-stock deal was announced in February. Founded in 1965, Maxwell Technologies develops and manufactures energy storage and power delivery solution-related products for automotive, heavy transportation, renewable energy, backup power, wireless communications and industrial and consumer… Continue reading Tesla Aims to Boost Batteries with Maxwell Acquisition
Battery-Electric Fast-Charging Versus Time Explained
If BEV charging really an issue? One often reads statements by ICE drivers that they will not buy a BEV until it can be charged as fast as ICE cars can be filled with gasoline; they often state a 5-minutes target fill time. I do not recall ever spending only 5 minutes at a gasoline… Continue reading Battery-Electric Fast-Charging Versus Time Explained
Tesla Model 3 2170 Energy Density Compared To Bolt, Model S P100D
Does the Tesla Model 3 really have the highest energy density? Energy density can either be based on weight or volume. In the case of energy density by weight we need to know the energy of one cell (usually in watt-hours) and the weight (usually in kg). Similarly, in the case of volumetric energy density… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 2170 Energy Density Compared To Bolt, Model S P100D
New Battery Cell Patented By Tesla: Faster Charging, Lower Cost
The new battery cell comes with improved chemistry which might result in faster charging and discharging, better longevity, and even lower cost Coming from the Tesla battery research group, this patent promises an incremental step in improving the current Li-Ion batteries that are used in most electric vehicles. The research group – led by Jeff Dahn… Continue reading New Battery Cell Patented By Tesla: Faster Charging, Lower Cost
Electrify America Adds Tesla Battery Storage to 100 Stations
Volkswagen AG unit Electrify America plans to use Tesla battery storage packs at more than 100 charging stations across the U.S. The installations are expected to be finished in 2019. Each site will have a 210-kilowatt battery system that can hold approximately 350 kilowatt-hours of charge. “With our chargers offering high power levels, it makes… Continue reading Electrify America Adds Tesla Battery Storage to 100 Stations
Tesla Battery Cells Are Best Value In Class: 20% Cheaper Than LG Chem
Those Tesla/Panasonic cells are simply more affordable. According to UBS analyst Colin Langan, the teardown of lithium-ion battery cells produced by Panasonic/Tesla, LG Chem, Samsung SDI and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) revealed that Panasonic/Tesla cells are some 20% more cost efficient than the next best offer (LG Chem). It’s estimated that the Panasonic 21700 (2170)… Continue reading Tesla Battery Cells Are Best Value In Class: 20% Cheaper Than LG Chem