Guess it's not just the 8 people on this thread paying attention to what's been said...
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Guess it's not just the 8 people on this thread paying attention to what's been said...
“We expect to break ground on the first of those sites probably next month,” Musk said
Not all solar is accounted for. If for one have one meter, it can run backwards if I generate more than I am using and it can run forward if I am using more than I make and it keeps track every 15 minute period. In my first 10 months I generated 8.6 MWh but only "sold" back 5.2 MWh. The 3.4 MWh is electricity I produced and used at the same time. There is no record of that production save my own records. The power company only sees 5.2 MWh of production.
Guess it's not just the 8 people on this thread paying attention to what's been said...
Panasonic is expected to sign a contract this month to help Tesla construct a plant and produce batteries for its vehicles.
The American company had been seeking partners for the venture and plans to invest up to $5 billion (510 billion yen) in the joint project. Panasonic is to be the core participant, likely investing more than 20 billion yen.
Is this the first public confirmation of Panasonic's involvement? http://ajw.asahi.com/article/business/AJ201407040063
The problem with articles like that one is that the writer specify the source of the information, not even in vague terms. As a result, it's gossip or rumor only at this point.
Good day, I am requesting to know where your source of information was obtained for the following line in your article: "Panasonic is expected to sign a contract this month to help Tesla construct a plant and produce batteries for its vehicles."
If this has officially happened (or will happen... or otherwise), then this is indeed big news. The last news provided to Tesla investors was that Panasonic had only signed a letter of intent, and there had been no other information on this front.
If the nature of your source is unable to be given directly, anything you can provide regarding this information would be appreciated.
Link to article: Panasonic to build factory, produce batteries for Tesla Motors - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun
Isn't it customary to select a site (and buy it) before breaking ground? What did I miss?
The limiting factor to widespread EV manufacturing is the cost and availability of Lithium. I think the Wyoming deposits eliminates those constraints.
All this points (to me anyway) focus on battery sales as the primary revenue source for Tesla in the near future.
That's not true. Lithium is cheap, abundant, and only makes up about 4% or less of a lithium ion cell by weight. Lithium is no limitation at all.
Dallas County keeping its ‘fingers crossed’ as it works with NCTCOG to lure Tesla’s battery factory here, from the The Dallas Morning News website:
Dallas County keeping its s battery factory here | Dallas Morning News
The main point to remember is that despite being called lithium ion batteries, the battery itself is only 3-4% lithium by weight. There will not be any problems with lithium shortages for Tesla.