According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla has released a video showcasing its new lithium refinery in Texas, highlighting the facility’s advanced automation and AI-powered process controls (source: twitter.com/SawyerMerritt). The refinery leverages machine learning algorithms to optimize lithium extraction and improve operational efficiency, directly impacting the scalability of electric vehicle (EV) battery production. This integration of AI and automation in the lithium supply chain positions Tesla to better manage material costs, ensure supply stability, and accelerate production cycles, creating new business opportunities in battery technology and AI-driven industrial automation (source: twitter.com/SawyerMerritt).