Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2020

Researchers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a cobalt-free high-energy lithium-ion battery, eliminating the cobalt and opening the door to reducing the costs of producing batteries while boosting performance in some ways. ion batteries. ion batteries.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2023

Limited (CATL), a global leader of new energy innovative technologies, and HGP Storage, LLC (HGP), a company specializing in the development of advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS), announced an agreement on the supply of more than 450 MWh of BESS. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.,

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 23, 2023

Tesla announced a week ago that Giga Texas (its large factory just outside of Austin, Texas) had produced 10 million of the company’s new 4680 battery cells. That sounds like a lot! Well, let’s be honest, that is a lot! However, it’s probably not as many as you’d think on the surface.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

Photo: Enel North America Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid, so its largest utility-scale storage operator is delivering. The project pairs a 186-megawatt (MW) solar farm with 115 MW/169 MWh battery storage. It’s expected to add more new grid battery capacity in 2024 – 6.4

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Tesla has been gradually deploying a massive set of solar panels on the roof of its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, set to be the world’s largest upon completion, according to one person from the company. Currently, Tesla produces the Model Y SUV at Giga Texas, and the automaker is also producing the forthcoming Cybertruck at the location.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The first zero-emissions electric school buses in the state of Texas were recently received by Everman Independent School District. The three buses, manufactured by Blue Bird Corporation, started transporting students this school year.

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Electrek

JANUARY 6, 2022

Tesla has unveiled its giant new Megapack battery project in Texas in a new Youtube video. more… The post Tesla unveils its giant Megapack battery project in Texas appeared first on Electrek. It’s one of the biggest yet.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 13, 2022

Tesla’s brand new Giga Texas factory is expected to become the world’s largest battery cell manufacturer. Giga Texas may be huge, and what Tesla’s doing may be […].

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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2023

Tesla has announced a major milestone in the ramp of the 4680 battery cell at Giga Texas, confirming it has produced 10 million cells at the plant. Tesla has been building 4680 cells for several years after unveiling the tech behind the battery in late 2020. Produced our 10 millionth 4680 cell at Giga Texas this week!

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Electrek

JULY 31, 2023

As the brutal heat wave in Texas continues, Electrek spoke with Julia Souder, CEO of the global nonprofit Long Duration Energy Storage Council , about how big battery storage is helping to keep the Texas grid online.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 27, 2023

Texas is launching a "virtual power plant" pilot program that will reward Tesla Powerwall owners for using their in-home battery packs to support the grid.

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Teslarati

APRIL 10, 2022

After the Cyber Rodeo grand opening event, Tesla officially delivered the first production Model Y vehicles with 4680 batteries from Gigafactory Texas. Over the weekend, Tesla technician Regan Janssen announced that she received the first Model Y with 4680 battery cells produced in Giga Texas on LinkedIn.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2021

An interesting new Tesla Model Y body that appears to be designed for the new structural battery pack has been spotted at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the start of production. more… The post Tesla Model Y body for structural battery pack spotted at Gigafactory Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Tesla has been spotted taking delivery of battery cell manufacturing equipment at Gigafactory Texas. The automaker appears to be making progress in deploying battery cell production at the new facility.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A "Battery Storage EV Charging Superhub" is launching in Dallas – here's how the fast chargers with battery storage work.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2021

UK-based battery manufacturer AMTE Power and Faradion Ltd. , a leader in non-aqueous sodium-ion battery technolog ( earlier post ), announced a collaboration which combines Faradion’s IP with AMTE Power’s design and manufacturing capabilities. These trends will drive a significant increase in the use of battery storage.

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Teslarati

APRIL 8, 2022

Tesla Megapack batteries are about to be used for something extremely interesting. As per recent reports, Blockstream and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Block are breaking ground on a solar and battery-powered bitcoin mine in Texas. The project would be utilizing solar panels and battery storage systems from Tesla.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The state of Texas is now offering rebates on select electric vehicle (EV) purchases including some Tesla models, as made available through a limited-time grant program. To apply for the Texas EV rebate, drivers simply have to follow the instructions and fill out the appropriate application forms, which can be found here.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 29, 2022

Model Ys are being produced in Texas, but only some of them are equipped with 4680 structural battery packs. Those that are not equipped with 4680 batteries are fitted with the company’s 2170 cells, similar to the Model Ys produced in the Fremont Factory. Credit: Joe Tegtmeyer/Twitter. Credit: Joe Tegtmeyer/Twitter.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 22, 2023

Tesla announced a week ago that Giga Texas (its large factory just outside of Austin, Texas) had produced 10 million of the company’s new 4680 battery cells. That sounds like a lot! Well, let’s be honest, that is a lot! However, it’s probably not as many as you’d think on the surface.

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Electrek

AUGUST 30, 2022

Tesla has been spotted stacking an impressive number of structural battery packs in inventory at Gigafactory Texas. The post Tesla spotted stacking structural battery packs at Gigafactory Texas; what’s happening? We look into what could be happening. appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 12, 2022

Tesla’s Omead Afshar announced that Giga Texas is hiring and hinted that the Cyber Rodeo only showed a tiny peek into the innovation and manufacturing of the factory. ” We’re hiring at Giga Texas! . ” We’re hiring at Giga Texas! Under the manufacturing category, Giga Texas has 179 positions open.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Tesla may be quite silent about the progress of its 4680 cells and structural battery packs, but recent sightings of Model Y test bodies in Gigafactory Texas suggest that the rollout of the innovative technology may be closer than expected. Watch Joe Tegtmeyer’s recent drone flyover of the Giga Texas site in the video below.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Tesla has applied to build a giant new facility, seemingly to produce cathode materials for battery manufacturing, next to “Gigafactory Texas” in Austin. more… The post Tesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MARCH 29, 2021

Tesla is turning on the recruiting machine in Texas as it adds about 50 new jobs based out of Gigafactory Texas, including many jobs related to local battery cell production. more… The post Tesla goes on hiring spree at Gigafactory Texas, prepares new battery cell factory appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 17, 2022

In what appears to be another hint of Tesla’s impending start of operations in its Austin-based plant, another Model Y body with an apparent section for a structural battery pack has been spotted in the Giga TX complex. Giga Texas Special Deliveries today 14 Jan 2022! Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In recent weeks, Texas residents who have a Tesla Powerwall and solar panels gained the opportunity to be a part of a backup power pilot program, which lets users get money for providing extra electricity back to the state’s […]

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

While Tesla is conducting broader layoffs, Electrek is learning that heads are rolling at Tesla over specific critical projects at Gigafactory Texas. However, Electrek is learning that Tesla is also using this round of layoffs to clean house on some projects in Austin, Texas. Musk also pushed for other changes at Gigafactory Texas.

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Electrek

MAY 23, 2022

Tesla has filed to change rules for grid operators in Texas in order to enable anyone with solar and batteries, including residential homeowners, to participate in the state’s energy market. The post Tesla lobbies for anyone with solar and batteries to participate in Texas’ energy market appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MAY 20, 2022

Environmentalists and activist groups are setting their sights on Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas. In a letter to Mayor Steve Adler, the groups called on the city to withhold permits for the electric vehicle maker, including Giga Texas’ dedicated battery cathode facility. Read the group’s full letter to Giga Texas below.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 21, 2022

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. Zhu is reportedly in line for a promotion at Tesla. Tesla Global Boss. are located.

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Electrek

JANUARY 12, 2023

Tesla has secured a new 1 million square foot building near Brookshire, Texas. It’s not known what it’s for yet, but there’s a rumor that it is for battery storage. The post Tesla secures new 1 million sq ft building in Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

AUGUST 27, 2021

Tesla has filed to enter Texas’s deregulated energy market and become an official electricity retailer. more… The post Tesla plans to enter Texas deregulated energy market, starts with massive 250 MW battery appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 8, 2024

Tesla is expanding its presence in Texas as it snapped up a building located in Hutto, located about 25 miles north of its Gigafactory in Austin. For comparison’s sake, Tesla’s Kato Road facility near the Fremont Factory is nearly 200,000 square feet and is responsible for battery development and production.

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Teslarati

JULY 10, 2023

Recent photos from Gigafactory Texas suggest that the buildout of the facility’s Megapack farm is well underway. The photos were shared by longtime Gigafactory Texas watcher Jeff Roberts , who has been capturing the developments at the complex since its early days. Happy Sunday from Giga Texas!

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Tesla applied for a permit to extend Gigafactory Texas with a building to produce cathodes for battery production. The Giga Texas cathode plant will likely contribute to Tesla’s 4680 production plans in Austin. . Tesla plans to start customer deliveries of Model Ys made in Giga Texas once it receives final certification.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 26, 2022

Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas-built Model Y will equip the company’s Structural Battery Pack and revolutionary 4680 cells, CEO Elon Musk confirmed on the company’s Q4 2021 Earnings Call. The 4680 cell aims to revolutionize lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. Structural Battery Pack.

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