Batteries
Cybertruck Sales Plunge 38% in 2025; L&F Contract Cut Deepens
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Tesla's Cybertruck sales fell 38% in the first nine months of 2025 amid ongoing demand challenges, exacerbating the prior reduction of a $2.9 billion cathode supply deal with L&F to just $7,000. The latest figures underscore production hurdles for the 4680 battery cells and the recent departure of Cybertruck program head Siddhant Awasthi.
Tesla's energy storage division achieved record revenue in 2025, outpacing its struggling automotive segment. While robotaxi and humanoid robot ventures remain unproven, batteries and solar initiatives offer reliable expansion. Analysts highlight surging demand from data centers and grid needs as key factors.
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Laptop batteries degrade over time, but MacBook users can mitigate this by adjusting charging settings to stop at 80 percent. This tweak slows battery deterioration, according to a WIRED guide. The advice highlights the chemical nature of batteries and their inevitable wear.
During Tesla's latest earnings call, CEO Elon Musk issued a passionate plea for other companies to invest in domestic battery production to mitigate geopolitical risks. He highlighted Tesla's own costly efforts in Texas as a necessary but burdensome step amid fragile global supply chains. Musk warned that firms ignoring these vulnerabilities could face existential threats.
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An upcoming OnePlus smartphone may include the largest battery the company has ever used in a handset. This development comes from recent reports highlighting potential upgrades in battery capacity for the brand's next device.
Researchers and companies are advancing solid-state batteries, which promise safer, longer-range electric vehicles with faster charging. Prototypes could appear in vehicles by 2027, with commercialization targeted for 2030. Manufacturing challenges remain the primary hurdle despite breakthroughs in superionic materials.
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Researchers at the University of California have created a novel material that boosts battery energy density by ten times compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. This breakthrough, detailed in a recent study, could transform portable electronics and electric vehicles. The innovation uses a unique nanostructure to enhance charge capacity and speed.
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