Tesla becoming a battery supplier for legacy auto isn’t a crazy idea anymore

By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 26, 2020 Tesla’s potential as a future battery supplier for other automakers is being paved by the ongoing struggles of the company’s rivals today. This idea is becoming more and more feasible as more and more veteran automakers experience battery-related challenges in their respective electric car programs.  Building electric …

Tesla patent points to battery cell improvements with clever deformation detection process

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 3, 2019 A recent patent published late August has revealed that Tesla is working on a monitoring system and apparatus that will allow the electric car maker to detect deformations in battery cells in a more effective manner.  Tesla’s patent application, titled “Apparatus and Method for Detection of Deformation …

Tesla is developing the means to start producing its own battery cells: sources

By Simon Alvarez Posted on June 26, 2019 Tesla is reportedly working on developing a means to produce its own battery cells for its electric vehicles and energy storage products. This update, which was related by several former and current Tesla employees to CNBC, provides yet another sign that the Silicon Valley-based company is looking …