Tesla has released a new video giving us a closer look at its massive lithium refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas, and confirming that the facility has officially started production. more…
The lithium iron phosphate cells will be made in Michigan.
Rock Tech Lithium is building a major battery-grade lithium hydroxide plant near Tesla's Giga Berlin factory. This local supply of a key battery material will support Tesla's European production, potentially improving supply chain efficiency and scaling for its electric vehicles.
Tesla's key battery supplier, LG Energy Solution, has signed an agreement to invest in Indonesia. This move aims to secure a stable supply of critical battery materials, like nickel, from a major global source. For Tesla, this means greater supply chain security and potential long-term stability for its battery production.
Tesla has become a technical partner in a deal to take over a nickel processing plant in New Caledonia. This long-term agreement secures a sustainable supply of nickel, a critical metal for electric vehicle batteries. For Tesla, this move helps stabilize its battery supply chain and supports its future production growth.
Tesla is expanding its lithium refining operations beyond its first U.S. site and is now evaluating potential locations in Canada and Louisiana. This move aims to secure a direct and stable supply of battery-grade lithium. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals Tesla's commitment to controlling its battery supply chain, which could lead to greater production stability and potentially lower long-term costs.
President Biden is ready to “say Tesla” on the condition that Tesla helps to solve the semiconductor supply chain crisis. More specifically, President Biden wants to know how Tesla did so ...