Oct 31, 2020 - 02:44 pm Panasonic to develop new 4680 battery cell for Tesla
Panasonic is working on the development of a new battery cell for Tesla, based on the new 4680 format presented by Tesla at ‘Battery Day’. The South Korean battery company LG Chem, who similarly supplies Tesla, is also developing a new round cell that is very similar to the key data of the new Tesla […]
Weiterlesen Sep 28, 2020 - 01:08 pm Nevada court (mostly) rules in favour of Tesla vs Tripp
The legal case between Tesla and former employee Martin Tripp has been ongoing since 2018. After Tripp leaked sensitive documents and presented himself as a whistleblower, the court has made a ruling that is mostly – but not entirely – a victory for Tesla.
Weiterlesen Sep 23, 2020 - 02:56 am Tesla Battery Day: ‘tabless’ 4680 cell and a $25k car
The long wait has come to an end as the Tesla Battery Day is over, and what did we get? Silence, at first, as viewers from around the world watched the stream with no audio. Then, we got some of the expected news with more detail and articulated ambitions, and a promise of a 25k […]
Weiterlesen Aug 20, 2020 - 01:22 pm Panasonic boosts Tesla battery production with $100M
The Tesla-Panasonic partnership is warming with expansion and cell innovation underway. The Japanese will invest 100 million dollars at the Gigafactory 1 in Nevada to set up another production line to increase capacity by 10 per cent.
Weiterlesen Jul 22, 2020 - 12:03 pm Tesla’s ‘Palladium’ project to upgrade Model S & X
Tesla is reportedly working on a new project called Palladium, which is currently being implemented at the vehicle plant in Fremont, California and Gigafactory 1 in Nevada. This will probably involve updates for the Model S and X, although the exact scope is unclear.
Weiterlesen Jul 17, 2020 - 11:39 am Inside the Tesla Gigafactory 1 in Nevada (video)
The Science Channel has gained access to Tesla’s Gigafactory 1 and released an approximately 10-minute video, which provides the most detailed insight into the massive plant in the Nevada desert to date. Battery production capacities are particularly impressive.
Weiterlesen Jun 17, 2020 - 03:51 pm Tesla & Panasonic renew 3-year cell supply agreement
Tesla has signed a new three-year price agreement with Panasonic to manufacture and supply battery cells at Gigafactory 1 in Nevada. The general terms and conditions have also been adjusted in some points as part of the partnership.
Weiterlesen May 19, 2020 - 03:54 pm Tesla & Panasonic battery cell factory profitable
Tesla and Panasonic’s Gigafactory 1 in Nevada was profitable in Q1/2020, the CFO of Panasonic stated in the announcement of the current business figures. The plant, which the partners had begun building in 2014, was in the black for the second consecutive quarter.
Weiterlesen May 14, 2020 - 02:08 pm Tesla announces new Fremont production manager
Tesla has found a successor for Jatinder Dhillon. According to reports, Richard Miller now heads production at the Fremont plant. Miller is taking over the job at a difficult time, but there seems to be an “agreement” with Alameda County about reopening the plant.
Weiterlesen May 5, 2020 - 03:19 pm Tesla is ordering battery manufacturing equipment
According to a media report, Tesla has commissioned the South Korean company Hanwha to supply equipment for battery formation. This is probably equipment that Tesla is already ordering for its intended cell production.
Weiterlesen Jan 14, 2020 - 01:06 pm Tesla distances from German battery production
Tesla does not plan to manufacture lithium-ion cells near Berlin in the first construction phase. This could be due to the tight schedule. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in the USA.
Weiterlesen Apr 17, 2019 - 03:42 pm Tesla working on closed-loop battery recycling
Tesla published a sustainability report in which the electric car manufacturer also describes its approach to battery recycling. Tesla is so far cooperating with external recycling companies but says this is only an interim solution.
Weiterlesen Apr 15, 2019 - 02:08 pm Gigafactory: Musk says 35 GWh not yet achieved
After the latest report that Panasonic and Tesla have halted their plans to expand production capacity for battery cells in Gigafactory 1, Elon Musk has partly contradicted Panasonic’s view of the matter.
Weiterlesen Apr 11, 2019 - 06:13 pm Gigafactory 1 expansion on ice?
Nikkei suggested yesterday, that Panasonic and Tesla’s plans to increase production capacity for battery cells at Gigafactory 1 have been put on ice due to financial problems at Tesla and uncertainties about future demand. While us and others could but wonder, Panasonic now took a stand that is ambivalent.
Weiterlesen Feb 5, 2019 - 12:18 pm Tesla saves Panasonic business margins
Panasonic has lowered its forecast for the 2018/19 fiscal year, which ends in March, following a decline in profits over the winter. However, the Energy division, which also includes the battery business with Tesla, recorded its first operating profit in three quarters at 131 million euros.
Weiterlesen Jan 14, 2019 - 04:22 pm Cell production for Tesla Model 3 hits 11 GWh
UBS analysts have recently come to the conclusion that Tesla Model 3 cells are by far the most cost-effective. Now latest estimates conclude that over 600 million cells of this type have been produced in Gigafactory 1, thus adding up to a total capacity of just under 11 GWh.
Weiterlesen Nov 5, 2018 - 02:35 pm Tesla planning multi-billion investments in Gigafactories
After recording a profit in Q3 of this year, Tesla has filed a follow-up report to the SEC. Their latest 10-Q filing concentrates on further growth, particularly in the areas of production and service infrastructure and Tesla is ready to spend billions.
Weiterlesen Sep 27, 2018 - 07:45 pm Panasonic ahead of schedule for Gigafactory expansion
The plan by Tesla’s battery partner Panasonic to set up three new assembly lines in the Gigafactory 1 in Nevada by the end of the year, will likely be completed ahead of schedule. The expansion will increase the production capacity by about 30%.
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