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Midwater Energy Storage Project: 5 Details That Matter

Midwater Energy Storage Project: 5 Details That Matter

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Spearmint Energy just got the green light for a $140M Tesla Megapack facility in Minnesota. Here are the 5 facts owners and energy watchers need to know.

Starlink Mini 2 Has a Built-In Battery — No Plug Required

Starlink Mini 2 Has a Built-In Battery — No Plug Required

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

The Starlink Mini 2 is entering production with a built-in battery and USB-C charging. Here's what the specs reveal and why it matters for portable connectivity.

Tesla's Robstown Lithium Refinery: 6 Details That Matter

Tesla's Robstown Lithium Refinery: 6 Details That Matter

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla held its first-ever Lithium Day at its Robstown, TX refinery on July 16. Here's what the facility means for EV supply chains and battery independence.

China's New Battery Tax: What It Means for EV Makers

China's New Battery Tax: What It Means for EV Makers

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

China ends an 11-year lithium battery tax exemption starting Sept 2026. Here's what the new consumption tax means for Tesla and the EV supply chain.

Tesla Lithium Plant Lays Down Roads as Ramp-Up Continues

Tesla Lithium Plant Lays Down Roads as Ramp-Up Continues

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Drone footage from July 15 shows Tesla's Texas lithium refinery getting paved roads throughout the site. Here's what it signals about the plant's ramp-up.

Giga Berlin's 4680 Cell Line: 5 Details That Matter

Giga Berlin's 4680 Cell Line: 5 Details That Matter

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's new Giga Berlin 4680 video reveals a $1.45B bet on dry electrode tech. Here are the five numbers and facts owners should know.

5 Things to Know About LG Energy's Tesla Battery Expansion

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

LG Energy Solution is adding new cylindrical battery lines in Nanjing for Tesla. Here are 5 key facts every Model Y owner should know. Read now.

Giga Texas Expanding Megachargers for More Tesla Semi Trucks

Giga Texas Expanding Megachargers for More Tesla Semi Trucks

ChargingBASENOR Editorial Desk 1 min read

Giga Texas is adding Megacharger capacity near its outbound lot — a strong signal that Tesla Semi deployment is ramping up. Here's what we're seeing.

5 Things to Know About Tesla's Dry Electrode Battery Breakthrough

5 Things to Know About Tesla's Dry Electrode Battery Breakthrough

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's dry electrode coating cuts battery production emissions by 70%. Here are 5 key facts every Tesla owner should know about this manufacturing leap.

5 Standout Numbers from Tesla's 2025 Impact Report

5 Standout Numbers from Tesla's 2025 Impact Report

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's 2025 Impact Report reveals 37M metric tons of CO2e avoided, 14,000+ tons of battery material recycled, and major factory efficiency wins. Here's what matters.

Tesla Customers Avoided 37M Metric Tons of CO₂ in 2025

Tesla Customers Avoided 37M Metric Tons of CO₂ in 2025

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's 2025 impact report: 37M metric tons of CO₂e avoided — equal to 5M homes' energy use. Here's what the numbers actually mean for the EV transition.

Does FSD Supervised Save Energy? Tesla's Data Answers

Does FSD Supervised Save Energy? Tesla's Data Answers

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla sampled 65M real-world miles in 2025 and found FSD Supervised is 5% more efficient than manual driving. Here's what the data means for owners.