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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q1 2024 earnings call

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Musk clarified that Tesla is now seeing a lot of competitive prices from its battery suppliers due to excess capacity. This was due to battery orders from other automakers declining dramatically. “There’s gonna be a boom and bust in battery supply,” Musk noted. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Peakers Out, Batteries In?

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I realize that on this blog we often pour cold water on what at first glance … Continue Reading Peakers Out, Batteries In? A new paper suggests this may not be economical in many cases – yet.

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Report: $60/kwh battery pack price will make EVs cheaper than combustion

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Industry analysts have held up $100 per kilowatt-hour battery costs as the point where electric cars will achieve cost parity with internal combustion, but now the target has shifted to an even more ambitious $60 per kwh, according to a blog post by The Mobilist.

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IBM Research announces heavy-metal-free battery design; partnering with Mercedes-Benz R&D to advance the discovery

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IBM Research announced a chemistry for a new battery based on three new and different proprietary materials, which does not use heavy metals or other substances with sourcing concerns. exceeding the power level that lithium-ion battery technology can achieve). Low flammability of electrolytes.

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LIVE Blog: Tesla AI Day

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Similar to Autonomy Day and Battery Day, Teslarati would be following along on AI Day’s discussions to provide you with an updated account of the highly-anticipated event. It was certainly the case with Battery Day and Autonomy Day. Simon 16:50 PT – Greetings, everyone, and welcome to another Live Blog.

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The Economics of Battery Supply Chains: Paving the Way for Electric Vehicle Expansion

Green Energy Consumers

At the forefront of these challenges are supply chain issues, particularly concerning critical components like batteries. Among the most pressing concerns is the heavy reliance on rare and essential minerals, including lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are indispensable for battery cathodes.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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Following is a Live Blog of Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day. 18:54 CST – A question about Tesla’s dry battery electrode efforts was asked. Drew Baglino noted that Giga Texas already makes dry electrode batteries. 17:32 CST – Drew Baglino provides a quick update on Tesla’s battery program. No more spoons!

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