Tesla Achieves Milestone with First Spodumene Concentrate Run at Corpus Christi Lithium Refinery, Batteries Lasting Eight Times Longer

Dec 15, 2024, 07:34 PM

Tesla has achieved a significant milestone with the first successful feeding of raw material through its Lithium Refinery located outside Corpus Christi, Texas. This facility, which processes Spodumene Concentrate, marks the first of its kind in the United States. The development is seen as a crucial step in enhancing lithium refining capacity, which is vital for a sustainable energy economy. The company aims to leverage advancements in battery technology, with single-crystal lithium-ion batteries showing the potential to last up to eight times longer than traditional batteries.