Tesla acquires Maxwell

Tesla acquired Maxwell-an American manufacturer of supercapacitor cells, which enabled Tesla, which was originally known for its battery energy density, to take a step toward ultra-high density energy storage.

Previously, the 2170 battery jointly developed by Tesla and Panasonic has an energy density of 250-260w/kg. Combined with Maxwell’s dry battery technology, the energy density of Tesla’s batteries will increase to 350-500w/kg in the future. In terms of cruising range, Tesla will easily breaks through 1,000 kilometers on a single charge. Tesla's battery pack technology will lead the industry for more than 5 years.

Tesla’s often-mentioned “accelerating the global transition to sustainable energy” is actually a simplified version of the company’s vision, which is to promote human beings from an unsustainable oil and gas economy to a sustainable photovoltaic economy. This energy self-sufficiency model of distributed photovoltaic power generation, batteries and electric vehicle energy storage can greatly reduce electricity bills for a family, and can greatly reduce its dependence on oil for a region or even a country.