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Tesla shares video of 4680 Roadrunner battery line

Tesla shares video of 4680 Roadrunner battery line

Tesla shares first glimpse of 4680 form battery and Roadrunner production line expected to reduce cost of making battery cells by 56 per cent.
Mercedes-Benz launches massive EV factory plans and six new models by 2022

Mercedes-Benz launches massive EV factory plans and six new models by 2022

German car maker Mercedes-Benz to build electric vehicles at six factories, and launch an equal number of new electric vehicle models by 2022 under its EQ moniker.
“Major breakthrough”: QuantumScape hails test results of solid state batteries

“Major breakthrough”: QuantumScape hails test results of solid state batteries

New solid state battery cells developed by VW-backed QuantumScape ticks three major boxes that could, if commercialised, blow away capabilities of today’s EV batteries.
Where do old electric vehicle batteries go to die?

Where do old electric vehicle batteries go to die?

Electric car batteries don’t die, but after seeing 8 to 10 years service in a car they can retire to a second life in energy storage systems.
Tesla research chief Jeff Dahn says two million mile battery possible – and needed for V2G

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

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

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

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.