Tesla Semi Truck Battery Probably Lighter Than You Think – Part 2
IF the Tesla Semi uses standard Model 3 cells, it should be lighter than most might assume. *This is the second of four articles on Tesla’s semi truck. In this article, we show that the truck battery...
View ArticleNew Tesla Model 3 Battery Line Could Increase Output By Factor Of 4
It will arrive in March, if everything works out as planned. One of the overlooked takeaways from the recent Tesla earnings call was connected to automation in battery module production. Following the...
View ArticleWill Tesla Roadster 2.0 Have New Advanced Battery?
The Unsolved Tesla Roadster Battery Mystery In a previous article we described an engineering analysis of the Tesla Roadster. Engineering Analysis: Tesla Roadster Specs Validated In that article, we...
View ArticleSee Tesla Battery Technology Explained In This 3-Part Video Series
Perhaps everything you’ve ever wanted to know and understand about Tesla battery tech all in one place. If you’re an EV fan, and especially those that really dig the deep-dive battery tech...
View ArticleTesla Panasonic Quietly Outmaneuver All Lithium Battery Manufacturers
What was the least discussed statement made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk during the recent earnings conference call? “The cobalt content of our Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum cathode chemistry is already lower than...
View ArticleNew Tesla Model 3 Battery Details, Images & Video Released
It’s the most energy dense pack in the industry. We do the math to confirm. First up, some highlights from the text below: Exclusive photos via Jack Rickard at EVTV support our theory that the body...
View ArticleCobalt Crisis May Cause Legacy Automakers To Struggle To Catch Tesla
ADVANTAGE TESLA: COBALT COULD BE A STICKING POINT FOR LEGACY AUTOMAKERS Just one word, young man: Cobalt. The silver-gray element (no, it’s not actually blue, sorry) is considered a strategic metal, as...
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Tesla Files A New Patent, Which Aims To Make Batteries Safer
TESLA PATENTS A NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE BATTERIES SAFER When it comes to the risk of fire, all indications are that electric vehicles are safer than fossil burners. However, batteries can and do catch...
View ArticleMore Tesla Model 3 Battery Info Than You Knew You Wanted: Part 2
Two Bit da Vinci returns as promised, with more truth about Tesla Model 3 Batteries. A few weeks ago, we shared a video about Tesla Model 3 batteries. Tesla has a reputation for long-range vehicles,...
View ArticleAudit Shows Tesla Gigafactory Is On Target With Nevada’s Requirements
It appears the Tesla Gigafactory will comply with its prior commitments to the state of Nevada. A few weeks ago, Tesla announced that its Gigafactory cranks out more kWh than all other automakers...
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Tesla Co-Founder J.B. Straubel Discusses Battery-Powered Future
TESLA CO-FOUNDER JB STRAUBEL TALKS ABOUT A BATTERY-POWERED FUTURE [VIDEO] When most people think of Tesla, they think of electric cars. Sure, Tesla is renowned for its leadership in electric vehicle...
View Article3 Ways To Ruin Your Tesla Battery, Plus What It Costs To Replace It
Time to replace that Tesla battery due to bad choices? How much will this set you back and how can you avoid it? Our good friend Sean Mitchell (uncle Sean) purchased a used Tesla Model S with a 60-kWh...
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Tesla Model 3 Battery Can Transfer Twice The Heat Of Model S P100D
Track Data backs up our detailed Thermal Analysis In a previous article, we explained in words why the Tesla Model 3 battery cooling was much improved. To summarize that article, the main reasons are...
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Musk & Barra Love Child: Battery “Super Pack” From A TMS Perspective
Crazy High C Rates! It’s a conceptual marriage of the Tesla ribbon-style cooling system and the Chevrolet Bolt EV’s Prismatic-shaped pouch cells. We eliminate the bottom cooling plate. Additional...
View ArticleTesla Battery Biz Booming, Mostly From Tesla Energy
Despite increasing negativity about Tesla Energy, business is growing at an alarming rate. While much focus has been on Tesla Model 3 production, continued scrutiny over CEO Elon Musk’s tweets and...
View ArticleHere’s What Really Happens To Used Electric Car Batteries
Engineering Explained secured a partnership with Formula E to talk more about electric cars. This is a really big deal for the segment, as Engineering Explained has come to an agreement with Formula E...
View ArticleCheck Out This Used Tesla Model S With A Brand New Battery
What a fantastic battery upgrade, compliments of Tesla. We’ve been eagerly anticipating the conclusion to our friend Sean Mitchell’s Tesla battery replacement story. As many of you know (and if not,...
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More On Tesla’s Recent Deal With Chinese Lithium Giant
TESLA SECURES A SUBSTANTIAL SUPPLY OF LITHIUM IN CHINA Tesla has made a deal with Ganfeng Lithium, one of China’s top producers of “white gold.” The Jiangxi-based firm will supply a fifth of its...
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Analysis: Tesla Pickup Truck Battery Size, Range, & 0-60-MPH Time
Our model suggests that the upcoming Tesla Pickup Truck will have a 200 kWh battery, 380-mile range, and a 3.9 second 0-60-mph time. We don’t know much about the specifics of the Tesla Pickup Truck but...
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Are Larger Format Cells In The Works For Tesla’s Trucks & Power Packs?
A larger format, low C rate battery would significantly cut costs, and weight. Maybe Tesla’s new “Megapack” fits into the puzzle as well? We just published an article on the Tesla Pickup Truck and in...
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Patent Suggests Tesla Is On Cusp Of Battery Chemistry Breakthrough
TESLA’S BATTERY TECH MAY SOON IMPROVE — HERE’S WHY The Tesla battery research group, led by renowned battery boffin Jeff Dahn, has applied for a patent on a new battery cell chemistry that the company...
View ArticleWhat Happens When You Cut Into A Tesla Battery Cell?
Don’t try this at home. A wise man once noted there are a few things one should never do. Things like pulling on Superman’s cape or spitting into the wind, for example. Now, we would like to add a new...
View ArticleTesla Reportedly Talking With CATL For China Battery Order
Tesla must secure batteries for China market explosion. There’s little doubt Tesla is going to explode in China, but there’s a lot the company needs to put in place. For starters, finishing...
View ArticleTesla Gigafactory 3 Shanghai Update Via Local Onlookers And Drone
What’s actually happening with Tesla in China? While many naysayers chose to post video and images over the holidays to try to disprove Tesla’s progress on its Shanghai-based Gigafactory 3, it was all...
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