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Does anyone know what model Panasonic 18650 cell is used in the Model S, P85 in the last couple years? Thanks

Model S Battery Module Bus Plate Material: Do you know if the bus plates Nickel-plated copper or bare aluminum or plated aluminum? The bond wires seem to be attached very strongly to the bus plates. Are they spot welded or some other attachment method?

I read from an earlier post that the 18650 "bond wires" are 0.011" (about 29AWG) size bare aluminum wire. Are the bus plates Ni plated copper of bare aluminum or plated aluminum? The bond wires seem to be attached very strongly to the bus plates. Are they spot welded or some other attachment...