**BREAKING:** Tesla confirms initial production of 4680 battery packs using dry-electrode cells (anode & cathode made in Austin) for select Model Y vehicles.Key points:- ~16% higher energy density + lower costs targeted- 2026 ramp-up planned for full Texas cathode production + Nevada LFP lines- Builds on 100M+ cells already produced last year- Strengthens U.S. supply chain and reduces tariff/trade exposureSolid step toward wider 4680 rollout. ...