Recently, overseas media exclusively saw pictures of new batteries independently developed and produced by Tesla and Road Runner, Tesla's new battery production system.
Earlier this year, the media exclusively disclosed Tesla's secret "Roadrunner" plan, including Tesla's self-designed battery production system to increase production and reduce costs (down to 65,438+000 USD/kWh). Tesla specially built a "Tera Battery Production Factory" on Kato Road next to the fremont factory to carry out the Roadrunner project.
Now, everyone can finally see the "true face" of the new battery produced by Tesla. An anonymous person sent two photos of the battery, indicating that this is a new battery developed by Tesla. Another independent source also confirmed that this is indeed the battery produced by Tesla Roadrunner system.
Although Tesla still keeps the specifications of the battery secret, it can still find some details related to the battery. First of all, what model is the diameter of this new battery currently used for? 3 and model? Model Y has twice as many 2 170 batteries, which are produced by Panasonic in Gigafactory, Nevada. Doubling the diameter will quadruple the volume of the battery cell. If the newly added volume can be used efficiently, it means that the capacity of the new battery cell is huge, while there are fewer shell parts, and the cost of a single battery cell in each battery pack is also reduced.
In addition, as can be seen from the picture, this battery has no tab electrode. Earlier this year, Tesla did apply for a patent called "collision-free electrode battery".
Cadillac asked the dealer to invest $200,000.
According to foreign media reports, Cadillac dealers need to invest first if they want to sell the brand's electric cars in the future. September 16 Rory, Vice President of Sales, Service and Marketing of Cadillac? Harvey told the media that if dealers want to sell Cadillac's electric cars, they need to invest 200,000 US dollars in their facilities first. Although $200,000 is a big investment, Cadillac has worked closely with its dealer committee and drafted relevant requirements. All dealers must abide by the franchise agreement, and the current agreement will expire in June this year 165438+ 10.
If dealers don't want to make this investment, they will lose the qualification to sell Cadillac electric cars. Harvey said that the company's board of directors has communicated that "there may be a few dealers who don't agree with Cadillac's vision", but in general he expects this regulation to be implemented smoothly. Cadillac did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Canada set up emission reduction fund by using Volkswagen diesel car door fine
According to foreign media reports, on September 17, Canada set up a fund to invest in community-based emission reduction projects. It is worth mentioning that most of the fund's funds come from the fines paid by the public for violating Canadian diesel emission regulations.
The scale of the new fund is 206 million Canadian dollars (about 65.438+57 million US dollars), which is a newly established Climate Action and Awareness Fund (Climate? Action? And then what? Awareness? Fund) aims to promote climate science research by providing autonomy for young people and communities.
Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change Zhang Kefan? Wilkinson said in a statement: "The new Climate Action and Awareness Fund will create employment opportunities for Canadians in science and technology, academia and grassroots communities." Wilkinson also announced that he would invest 50 million Canadian dollars in three years to complete some priorities, such as supporting more research, so as to reduce the country's carbon emissions to zero.
Suzuki launches hybrid station wagon SWACE
According to foreign media reports, Suzuki will start selling Swace hybrid cars in Europe this year. Swace is a version of Toyota Corolla compact station wagon, and it is also the second car built by Suzuki for the European market based on Toyota models. This autumn, Suzuki's plug-in hybrid car Across based on Toyota RAV4 will be launched.
In terms of appearance, Swace is almost exactly the same as Corolla Travel Edition, but the air intake grille has been redesigned. In addition, Swace's brand logo is placed on the edge of the hood, not on the grille like Corolla. In the past, Suzuki didn't have its own travel car. Swace is aimed at consumers who want to combine the 1.8 liter hybrid powertrain (good fuel economy) with a larger trunk space (596 liters).
Toyota and Suzuki established a cooperative relationship on 20 19, and Toyota acquired a 5% stake in Suzuki. Swace and Cross Model are designed to help Suzuki reduce the average carbon dioxide emissions of its products. Although Suzuki has long adopted light hybrid technology, market analysis agency JATO? According to Dynamics data, Suzuki's average carbon dioxide emissions in Europe increased more than all other brands last year. Suzuki said that under the WLTP test conditions, the carbon dioxide emissions of the hybrid Swace started from 99 grams per kilometer.
Tesla applied for the redevelopment of 100 hectares of land for the Berlin Super Factory.
According to foreign media reports, Tesla has submitted an application to the Brandenburg state government in Germany to develop 100 hectares of forest land for the Berlin Super Factory.
The emission control department of the Ministry of Environment of Brandenburg confirmed that the company has submitted a preliminary application for developing 65,438+000 hectares of land. At present, it is not clear whether environmental audit will be carried out during the application review process, which will make the application process more complicated.
Tesla initially planned to develop only 65,438+050 hectares of land, and then revised the plan in June to expand the area to 65,438+090 hectares. With the latest application, the company always plans to develop about 300 hectares of land. At present, the Tesla Berlin factory has developed 90 hectares of forest land.
According to the Teslamag website, Tesla also submitted a second new preliminary application. Evan, head of Tesla Berlin factory? Horecky made it clear last week that this application may be related to production machinery.
So far, the construction of Tesla's Berlin factory is only based on the Federal Emission Control Act (Federal? Immission？ Control? Act) temporary permission. Brandenburg environment minister j? rg？ Steinbach said that it is estimated that the final environmental permit will be issued in mid-June 5438+February 2020; The government will clarify 406 objections to this construction project on September 23rd.
Steinbach also said that according to market conditions, the factory may create 40,000 jobs in the next 65,438+00 years. Of the original planned 6,543,800+200,000 jobs, the first 6,000 jobs are related to production and management.
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