Tesla and the EV Sectors Growth is Driving Up Lithium Prices

The electric vehicle revolution is fully underway. Led by successful vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, which are compelling alternatives to comparable internal combustion cars, E.V. sales are taking off. The momentum of E.V.s as a whole may hit some challenges soon, however, partly due to the rising prices of raw materials that are critical to the production of batteries.The prices of lithium-ion batteries have seen a 90% decline to just about $130 per kWh That’s very close to the widely targeted $100 per kWh level, which is estimated to be th...[More]

Tesla and the EV Sectors Growth is Driving Up Lithium Prices

The electric vehicle revolution is fully underway. Led by successful vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, which are compelling alternatives to comparable internal combustion cars, E.V. sales are taking off. The momentum of E.V.s as a whole may hit some challenges soon, however, partly due to the rising prices of raw materials that are critical to the production of batteries.The prices of lithium-ion batteries have seen a 90% decline to just about $130 per kWh That’s very close to the widely targeted $100 per kWh level, which is estimated to be th...[More]

Tesla To Open New Battery Gigafactory

While Tesla is widely known as a California company, as a matter of fact its main focus is now on Texas, as the company has officially moved its headquarters to the Lone Star State. The Austin Gigafactory is not only its new home, but it is also going to become the company's core center. With the plant about to open, Tesla has just submitted the documentation to build a second, attached facility; most sources and educated guesses believe for manufacturing battery cathodes.According to online media sources Electrek and Reuters, Tesla has begun p...[More]

Tesla To Open New Battery Gigafactory

While Tesla is widely known as a California company, as a matter of fact its main focus is now on Texas, as the company has officially moved its headquarters to the Lone Star State. The Austin Gigafactory is not only its new home, but it is also going to become the company's core center. With the plant about to open, Tesla has just submitted the documentation to build a second, attached facility; most sources and educated guesses believe for manufacturing battery cathodes.According to online media sources Electrek and Reuters, Tesla has begun p...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Welcomes New Graffiti Art

Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin may still be waiting for its final approval, but this does not mean that work on the Grünheide site has stagnated. As could be seen in recently taken photos and videos of the expansive electric vehicle production facility, Tesla’s Germany team remains hard at work in the buildout of Giga Berlin and its dedicated cell facility.Immediately noticeable from recently-shared images of the site was that Giga Berlin’s facade now features more completed graffiti panels. Apart from the Dune-inspired graffiti art showcase...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Welcomes New Graffiti Art

Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin may still be waiting for its final approval, but this does not mean that work on the Grünheide site has stagnated. As could be seen in recently taken photos and videos of the expansive electric vehicle production facility, Tesla’s Germany team remains hard at work in the buildout of Giga Berlin and its dedicated cell facility.Immediately noticeable from recently-shared images of the site was that Giga Berlin’s facade now features more completed graffiti panels. Apart from the Dune-inspired graffiti art showcase...[More]

Ford Follows Teslas Lead

Ford has made it clear it will be tweaking its fully electric Mustang Mach-E crossover as needed. The goal is to increase profits, though any sort of software or hardware updates could be fair game as Ford works to change the way it has designed and manufactured it vehicles for many years.According to a recent article published by Bloomberg, Ford CEOJim Farley shared with analysts that the company doesn't plan to wait for traditional model year changes as it works to update the Mach-E. Instead, it's making changes on the fly, not only via sof...[More]

Ford Follows Teslas Lead

Ford has made it clear it will be tweaking its fully electric Mustang Mach-E crossover as needed. The goal is to increase profits, though any sort of software or hardware updates could be fair game as Ford works to change the way it has designed and manufactured it vehicles for many years.According to a recent article published by Bloomberg, Ford CEOJim Farley shared with analysts that the company doesn't plan to wait for traditional model year changes as it works to update the Mach-E. Instead, it's making changes on the fly, not only via sof...[More]

Is Tesla About to Leave Traditional Automakers in the Dust

In its less than two decades of existence, Tesla has garnered an unprecedented number of superlatives, largest global automaker by market cap; best-selling vehicle in several countries (Switzerland is the latest); and most tattooed automaker logo. Now the company has added another feather to its corporate cap: Tesla’s Fremont factory has been named the most productive auto plant in North America.According to a Bloomberg analysis of production data from over 70 manufacturing facilities, Tesla’s Fremont factory produced an average of 8,550 ca...[More]

Is Tesla About to Leave Traditional Automakers in the Dust

In its less than two decades of existence, Tesla has garnered an unprecedented number of superlatives, largest global automaker by market cap; best-selling vehicle in several countries (Switzerland is the latest); and most tattooed automaker logo. Now the company has added another feather to its corporate cap: Tesla’s Fremont factory has been named the most productive auto plant in North America.According to a Bloomberg analysis of production data from over 70 manufacturing facilities, Tesla’s Fremont factory produced an average of 8,550 ca...[More]

Tesla posts a behind the scenes look at V11

Tesla posted a behind the scenes look at the V eleven software update on their LinkedIn page. A bit of an obscure post for the automaker, but none the less the video goes into some interesting details of the work behind the update.For instance, the company touches on the fact that they added ramping capabilities into the headlight. This means that Model 3 and Model Y owners can see turn signals, low beam, high beam, and parking lights ramp up and ramp down.Additionally, you can now create your own Light Show with 46 different channels. These in...[More]

Tesla posts a behind the scenes look at V11

Tesla posted a behind the scenes look at the V eleven software update on their LinkedIn page. A bit of an obscure post for the automaker, but none the less the video goes into some interesting details of the work behind the update.For instance, the company touches on the fact that they added ramping capabilities into the headlight. This means that Model 3 and Model Y owners can see turn signals, low beam, high beam, and parking lights ramp up and ramp down.Additionally, you can now create your own Light Show with 46 different channels. These in...[More]

Check Out The New Tesla Hydrofoil

The Tesla Cybertruck has proven very popular across the globe. However, since it hasn't come to market yet, and it's been delayed a few times, people have made their own versions of the truck. In addition, many companies are banking on the Cybertruck's upcoming success, and have already started offering unique aftermarket products for the stainless-steel electric behemoth.A company that appears to be named Cybercat shared the following information with us, and initially, we didn't think it was real. To be honest, it almost seemed as though Cybe...[More]

Check Out The New Tesla Hydrofoil

The Tesla Cybertruck has proven very popular across the globe. However, since it hasn't come to market yet, and it's been delayed a few times, people have made their own versions of the truck. In addition, many companies are banking on the Cybertruck's upcoming success, and have already started offering unique aftermarket products for the stainless-steel electric behemoth.A company that appears to be named Cybercat shared the following information with us, and initially, we didn't think it was real. To be honest, it almost seemed as though Cybe...[More]

Tesla Model Y Deliveries Will Start Soon in Israel

Tesla Model Y sales will start soon in Israel as the vehicles are already on their way. A batch of 2000 vehicles from the manufacturer, including Model Y, will arrive in mid-February, after which the first deliveries will begin.Tesla sold a whopping 6300 vehicles in Israel in 2021 and has no intention of slowing down its takeover of the local auto market. Based on information from a Chinese source, Globes said that another 2000 vehicles will arrive in the country this month. The ship should moor off the coast of Israel in mid-February, which me...[More]

Tesla Model Y Deliveries Will Start Soon in Israel

Tesla Model Y sales will start soon in Israel as the vehicles are already on their way. A batch of 2000 vehicles from the manufacturer, including Model Y, will arrive in mid-February, after which the first deliveries will begin.Tesla sold a whopping 6300 vehicles in Israel in 2021 and has no intention of slowing down its takeover of the local auto market. Based on information from a Chinese source, Globes said that another 2000 vehicles will arrive in the country this month. The ship should moor off the coast of Israel in mid-February, which me...[More]

Is the C4V Battery a Game Changer

The race to find the perfect match in battery chemistry has led university teams and private companies around the world, including Tesla, obviously, to research multiple possible pathways. One of those companies, C,4,V,, just introduced an interesting alternative to Lithium-Iron batteries, with L,F,P, properties but way more efficient.It is basically a type of structural cell in prismatic format, capable of adapting to different shapes and sizes depending on the application: it can be used in cars, motorcycles, and even electric planes, thank...[More]

Is the C4V Battery a Game Changer

The race to find the perfect match in battery chemistry has led university teams and private companies around the world, including Tesla, obviously, to research multiple possible pathways. One of those companies, C,4,V,, just introduced an interesting alternative to Lithium-Iron batteries, with L,F,P, properties but way more efficient.It is basically a type of structural cell in prismatic format, capable of adapting to different shapes and sizes depending on the application: it can be used in cars, motorcycles, and even electric planes, thank...[More]

First Tesla Model Ys Arrive in Dubai

Tesla appears ready to begin the first Model Y deliveries in the United Arab Emirates in the next few weeks.The automaker opened up its order books for the electric SUV in September 2021, offering only the Long Range variant at a price of $81,100 CDN.The Design Studio estimated the first deliveries would begin in early 2022, and it looks like they are right on schedule.According to Tesla ship tracker Morten Grove, Daedalus Leader arrived in Dubai’s Jebel Ali port on January 22, 2022 with a load of Model Ys.The news was confirmed by a reserv...[More]

First Tesla Model Ys Arrive in Dubai

Tesla appears ready to begin the first Model Y deliveries in the United Arab Emirates in the next few weeks.The automaker opened up its order books for the electric SUV in September 2021, offering only the Long Range variant at a price of $81,100 CDN.The Design Studio estimated the first deliveries would begin in early 2022, and it looks like they are right on schedule.According to Tesla ship tracker Morten Grove, Daedalus Leader arrived in Dubai’s Jebel Ali port on January 22, 2022 with a load of Model Ys.The news was confirmed by a reserv...[More]