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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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Musk says Cybertruck will come to Australia if it passes road rules
Musk confirms rule-breaking, full-sized Cybertruck will come to Australia - but first it must pass Australian vehicle regulations.
Tesla to release tri-motor Plaid Model S in 2021, smaller Cybertruck for Australia
Tesla will release hotly anticipated tri-motor Model S from late 2021, and will consider a "tight wolverine" Cybertruck for overseas markets, says Musk.
Elon Musk adds “snake jazz” to list of external sounds Tesla cars can play
Elon Musk says Tesla will soon introduce new sounds to play through the external speakers of its cars, including "snake jazz", elevator music, and goats bleating.
Will Elon Musk’s “kick ass” Tesla Cybertruck ever come to Australia?
Musk says the Cybertruck was made as a "North American ass-kicker". Does this mean it won't come to Australia?
Elon Musk’s new favourite colour for Tesla cars revealed
Snap of Tesla CEO and co-founder Elon Musk's own personal vehicle reveals first peek at his new favourite car colour.
Giga Texas! Austin to build Tesla’s new Cybertruck and Tesla Semi
Tesla says next US Gigafactory will be in Austin, Texas, where work has already begun on an "ecological paradise" that will produce the Cybertruck and Semi.
Tesla moves closer to deciding on $US1 billion Cybertruck factory location
Tesla moves closer to choosing a Cybertruck factory location, with a possible site in Texas, and Oklahoma also in the mix.
Tulsa makes pitch for electric police fleet to lure Tesla Cybertruck factory
Will Austin or Tulsa be the location for the Cybertruck Gigafactory? Tulsa mayor G.T. Bynum makes a play with some compelling arguments.
Tesla battery plans take shape with China’s CATL and Panasonic
Tesla's mission to build 500,000 electric cars a year takes shape as details of deals with battery makers CATL and Panasonic emerge.