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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.

Tesla research chief Jeff Dahn says two million mile battery possible – and needed for V2G

Head of Tesla's battery research team, Jeff Dahn, says that a 3.6 million kilometre battery is not only possible, but also necessary for the grid and other transport options.

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Tesla to make battery cells in Texas, where it is also building the Cybertruck

Tesla is planning to make battery cells in Texas, the state chosen for the location of its Cybertruck factory.

Tesla 4680 battery cell mockup by Sandy Munro. Soulrce: Munro Live/Youtube

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Tesla has been using high-energy nickel 4680 batteries for months

Tesla has been putting prototypes of its energy dense, high nickel 4680 cells into vehicles for some months, Elon Musk says.

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Musk says Battery Day will affect production of Cybertruck, Semi and Roadster

With less than 24 hours left until Tesla's Battery Day, Tesla boss Elon Musk gives biggest hint yet at what the day may reveal.

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It’s big, says Musk, as more experts share predictions for Tesla Battery Day

Two more Tesla experts give insight into what Battery Day could bring, with focus on larger, longer battery cells that could lift range and bring down costs.

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Tesla Battery Day will be “insane”, says Musk. Here’s why

Tesla's Battery Day is just four days away, and Elon Musk says, "It will be very insane." Here's what one battery expert thinks will be revealed.

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