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Tesla's Texas Lithium Refinery, located near Corpus Christi, aims to bolster North American energy independence by processing critical battery minerals. With a multi-billion-dollar investment and groundbreaking in 2023, the facility is expected to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide by 2026 using an innovative acid-free method that reduces hazardous waste and natural gas consumption. Targeting a capacity of around 50 GWh, the refinery will support the production of hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles annually, decreasing reliance on foreign lithium processing and enhancing sustainability efforts.