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Tesla breaks ground on in-house lithium refinery in Texas; battery-grade lithium for ~1M EVs per year

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Tesla broke ground on its in-house $375-million, 50 GWh/year lithium refinery outside of Corpus Christi, Texas. According to Elon Musk, Tesla hopes to complete construction next year and reach full production a year later. The Tesla Lithium refinery will suport about 1 million EVs worth of battery-grade lithium per year.

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Tesla produces 1,000 Cybertrucks’ worth of 4680 cells at Giga Texas last week

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As per a recent post on social media, Tesla noted that Giga Texas has been able to produce 1,000 Cybertrucks’ worth of 4680 battery cells in one week. Produced over 1k Cybertrucks’ worth of 4680 cells at Giga Texas last week!” Produced over 1k Cybertrucks’ worth of 4680 cells at Giga Texas last week!

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Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas

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Tesla announced it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Gigafactory Texas. It is a good sign for the automaker’s production ramp-up, which relies heavily on the new cell. more… The post Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla announces 4680 battery cell production breakthrough

Electrek

Today, Tesla has confirmed a significant breakthrough in 4680 battery cell production at Gigafactory Texas as it produced its 20 millionth battery cell at the factory. more… The post Tesla announces 4680 battery cell production breakthrough appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla China boss helping Giga Texas prepare for Cybertruck production: report

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Tesla China boss, Tom Zhu, has worked with a team from Shanghai on Cybertruck production at Giga Texas. Zhu’s involvement at Giga Texas and the Fremont Factory has led to speculation among colleagues that he may be in line for a higher-level position. Tesla plans to start Cybertruck production next year. are located. .

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Tesla Cybertrucks head out of Giga Texas, mystery structure revealed

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A recent drone flyover of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas shows fewer Cybertrucks than last week, along with the host sharing some insights into what a recently spotted mystery structure could be. The post Tesla Cybertrucks head out of Giga Texas, mystery structure revealed appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla 4680 cell production grows roots in Giga Texas

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Materials for Tesla’s 4680 cell were recently delivered to Gigafactory Texas, hinting that the EV maker may already be preparing to start test production of its custom batteries for next year. . Roberts observed that the Anode Line 1 boxes were later driven toward the battery cell production area of the facility.

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