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Tesla just buys panasonic batteries (https://electrek.co/2018/07/31/tesla-gigafactory-panasonic-battery-cell-production-model-3/ https://electrek.co/2018/07/31/

Tesla just buys panasonic batteries (https://electrek.co/2018/07/31/tesla-gigafactory-panasonic-battery-cell-production-model-3/ https://electrek.co/2018/07/31/tesla-gigafactory-panasonic-b...). The technology is kinda shit - why distract the driver with a touch screen instead of physical buttons and knobs (those are considered technology too)?. The only thing Tesla has is some form of self driving, and that won't be enough.

iknowstuff 8y ago
They manufacture cells WITH Panasonic and they have their unique chemistry, as seen in the more durable cells manufactured for Powerwall/Powerpack. The touchscreen allows for amazing software updates and looks cleaner. The most important functions are on the steering wheel and the - pretty great - voice control available via a press of one of the wheels on the steering wheel.