TESLA BATTERY DAY REVIEW: EV RESOURCE PODCAST #035

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This EV Resource podcast special report provides a comprehensive review of Tesla's September 22nd, 2020, Battery Day event. The host highlights the revolutionary five-part plan aimed at halving battery cell costs, a crucial step towards achieving price parity with internal combustion engine vehicles. Key innovations discussed include the new 4680 tabless battery cell design, which promises five times the energy, six times the power, and a 16% range increase while simplifying manufacturing. The report details advancements in cell manufacturing, particularly the adoption of dry battery electrode processes and a significant increase in assembly line output. Furthermore, the integration of the battery pack directly into the vehicle's floor pan is presented as a revolutionary step, reducing weight and increasing torsional rigidity. The review touches upon the potential for a $25,000 Tesla model and the impressive performance metrics of the new Plaid Model S, including its sub-two-second 0-60 time and faster-than-McLaren P1 lap time at Laguna Seca. The overall sentiment is one of awe at Tesla's ambitious goals and technological advancements, despite the initial muted market reaction.