battery
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Tesla begins making battery cells at massive Nevada factory
Massive Gigafactory coming online in phases, targeting full operation in 2018.
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Green power: a battery breakthrough and wood-to-gas
University of Waterloo and Gaz Metro provide alternatives to traditional energy sources.
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Samsung releases Canada details of Galaxy Note 7 recall
Voluntary exchange for smartphone model following reports of exploding batteries.
Electrovaya introduces next-gen lithium ion energy cell
LC-44 from Litarion subsidiary features higher energy density and longer cycle life.
Hundreds walk off Tesla job in Nevada labour dispute
Union officials said work at Tesla’s gigafactory is increasingly being done by non-union, out-of-state crews.
Tesla gigafactory job creation slower than projected
Investment so far is $374 million, below the early prediction of $1 billion by the end of 2015.
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Experts amped about battery tech helping to limit global warming
Scientists overcome major obstacles in creating a battery that has up to 10 times the energy density of today’s best batteries.
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Is Tesla’s home-power battery worth the money?
They will energize an average home for about half a day.
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Tesla updating Model S to ease concern about range
Will map out the best route to a destination based on location of charging stations.
Aircraft makers urge ban on lithium battery shipments
Recent testing shows the batteries emit explosive gases when overheated.
Nevada governor enacts Tesla tax break package
$5 billion battery factory to bring more than 20,000 jobs to the state.
Energizer Holdings to close Montreal plant, affecting 430 workers
Production will be consolidated at the company’s facility in Delaware.
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Tesla opening access to its electric car patents
Opens the door to more collaboration and accelerate vehicle development.
SolarCity offering Tesla batteries to businesses for backup power
Offered first to commercial customers, pilot program underway for residential use.
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Tesla Model S is North America’s safest vehicle with 5-star NHTSA rating
Electric vehicle sweeps all safety subcategories and registers top marks overall.
