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business2 years ago

Tesla expands 4680 battery cell production with new Fremont facility.

Tesla has reportedly secured a new 210,000-square-foot building in Fremont, California, to expand its 4680 battery cell production. The new facility, located across the street from Tesla's pilot production plant for 4680 cells, will support the production of Tesla's more efficient and longer-lasting battery technology, which is expected to be a crucial part of the company's rollout of its Cybertruck vehicle later this year. Tesla is also expanding its battery production at Gigafactory Texas in Austin.

technology2 years ago

Tesla and Panasonic Boost Battery Production in California and Nevada

Tesla has signed a lease for a new manufacturing facility in Fremont, California, likely to be used for 4680 battery cell production. The company plans to continue experimenting with different cell sizes and chemistries and working with other battery suppliers. Tesla reached a capacity of 1,000 4680 cells per week by the end of Q4 2021 and plans to increase its capacity by another 100 GWh with its Giga Nevada expansion. Elon Musk stated that the company's long-term goal is to produce well in excess of 1,000 gigawatt-hours of cells internally and continue to use other cell providers.

technology2 years ago

Panasonic Delays Tesla's 4680 Battery Cell Production for Performance Improvement.

Panasonic is delaying volume production of the Tesla 4680 battery cell to introduce performance improvement measures, putting volume production between April and September 2024. Tesla is ramping up its own production of the 4680 cells at Gigafactory Texas to support the production of the Cybertruck, while LG Energy also announced plans to produce a new battery cell in the same format without a clear timeline.