Tesla slashes costs of 4680 battery technology as it readies for Cybertruck
Tesla says it's on track with development of its 4680 battery cells and structural battery pack concept, and is already achieved big cost savings this year.
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Daniel Bleakley is a clean technology researcher and advocate with a background in engineering and business. He has a strong interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, manufacturing and public policy.
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CATL, the battery supplier for Tesla and a number of other big car makers, says it will begin production of new battery chemistry that deliver significant boost in range.
Some US Tesla Model 3 customers will soon lose $US7,500 EV tax credit
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