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Re:Tesla's giant battery saved $40M during its first year, r... by starbeast on Thursday December 06, 2018 @05:53PM (#18623267)
Something like 80% of a typical lithium battery cost is drying it in an oven before sealing. Lithium cost is about 5%, possibly less. The other materials involved actually make up more of the cost than the lithium.
Re:Tesla's giant battery saved $40M during its first year, r... by mooreds on Thursday December 06, 2018 @08:15PM (#18624259)
Interesting. Do you have a source for this? I know nothing about the manufacturing process.