Smoke screen ?20 Feb 2020 09:44
Cobalt rich batteries gave Tesla a huge scare (re fire related safety as well as price) so a higher concentration of Ni was needed to create stability,solve the problem and maintain and increase range. LFP removes the cobalt dependency (many other metals are used) but "overcharge"which results in the same thermal problems cobalt faced is an issue, and the range limitations mean it will not be suitable for the US or European main markets. What a good time for Tesla to tie up Ni deals when they have created a distraction,just before his own battery symposium .He may be weird,but that Musk guy is no mug.