Panasonic has developed new battery technology for the 2170 lithium ion cells it produces and supplies to tesla a change that improves energy density by 5 and reduces costly cobalt content.
Panasonic 2170 battery cell.
Panasonic s battery cell.
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Panasonic corp 6752 t plans to boost the energy density of 2170 battery cells it supplies to tesla inc tsla o by 20 in five years and commercialize a cobalt free version in two to three.
Tesla s older 18650 battery image.
Tesla and panasonic have now developed a new and improved type of cell which will be used in the upcoming model 3.
The new 2170 cell which is now being produced at the gigafactory is slightly larger 21 mm by 70 mm.
Panasonic corp plans to boost the energy density of 2170 battery cells it supplies to tesla inc by 20 in five years and commercialize a cobalt free version in two to three years.
However 18650 cell is very limited by its size volume which is generally between 2 0 2 6ah cell for mass production.
The new integrated battery module concept is using the same 2170 format as tesla and panasonic s new cell but the company is referring to it by the more traditional 21700.
2170 and 18650 size.
Charged however all good things must come to an end.
At present while there is a huge demand for more energy density for lithium battery the current 18650 cell can t increase much on capacity.