💰 LG Energy Solution plans to invest in NCMA (nickel-cobalt-manganese, aluminum) and LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) batteries to enhance its portfolio. 📈 The South Korean battery supplier invested over 1 trillion won ($760 million) in research and development (R&D) in 2023, marking a significant increase from previous years. 🏭 LG Energy Solution increased investments in production facilities…
💬 Tesla is in discussions with the Thailand government regarding establishing a Gigafactory in the country. 🏭 Thai officials confirm that Tesla is contemplating building a production facility in Thailand, possibly for EVs or batteries. 🌏 Thailand aims to transition towards supporting the EV sector and become a prominent EV production location. 📈 The country…
💡 A Kia EV9 utilized its vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature to power a 5-meter LED disc, bringing artificial sunlight to one of the darkest areas in Norway. 🌞 The light installation, designed by VOID design studio and Innocean creative agency, aimed to mimic sunlight and address the challenges of winter darkness in Norway. 🚗 The EV9…
💼 Panasonic Energy signed a long-term supply agreement with H&T Recharge for lithium-ion battery cans in North America. 🔋 H&T Recharge is a battery component manufacturer with over 40 years of experience in producing cylindrical battery cans. 🤝 Panasonic aims to expand its production of safe EV batteries through this supply agreement with H&T Recharge.…
🚗 Ford’s all-electric vehicles gain access to Tesla Supercharger Network via dedicated NACS adapter. 🔌 Tesla opening Supercharger Network to other carmakers like Rivian, GM, Polestar, and Volvo by Spring 2024. ⚡ Tesla increasing Supercharger stalls with over 15,000 stalls available for NACS access, adding one stall per hour. 🌱 Tesla aims to accelerate the…
💡 A drone flyover of the Tesla Lathrop Megafactory revealed 331 Megapack batteries on-site. 🏭 The Megapack batteries are being produced at a healthy pace in the first quarter of the year. 📹 The aerial footage was posted on YouTube by Tesla watcher Met God in Wilderness, providing insight into the factory’s operations. 💰 The…
💡 The Willowbrook Mall in North Jersey launched a Tesla Megapack pilot project, the first in the area. 🏢 The Megapack installation aims to store excess energy from the mall’s solar panels. 🌞 Solar panels at the mall make it a suitable testing ground for Tesla’s Energy Storage Systems (ESS). 🔄 The Megapack provides additional…
💡 Tesla has achieved 600,000 installations of Powerwall worldwide. 🚀 The next-generation Powerwall 3 is being rolled out in the U.S. 🌍 Tesla dominates the U.S. battery storage market with a 30.2% market share. 💰 The company has been reducing the price of Powerwall 2 in the U.S. 🏠 Tesla has deployed over 1 GWh…
💡 Tesla is planning improvements to Sentry Mode, focusing on energy efficiency. 🔋 The updates aim to reduce battery drain caused by Sentry Mode operation. 🚗 Sentry Mode records events near the Tesla, aiding in vandalism and accident liability. 🔄 Improvements in energy consumption are targeted for a second-quarter software update. 🛡 Enhanced Sentry Mode…
🚗 Tesla owners in China collectively traveled over 434.9 million miles during the Chinese New Year holiday. 🌏 The distance traveled is equivalent to circling the Earth over 18,000 times or making seven round trips between Earth and Mars. 🌱 The emissions-free nature of Tesla’s electric cars during this travel period led to a reduction…