Tesla applies for massive $700 million expansion of Gigafactory Texas

Tesla has applied with the Texas state department of licensing for a massive $700 million expansion of Gigafactory Texas in Austin.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla taps its head of China to take over Gigafactory Texas

Tesla has reportedly tapped Tom Zhu, president of Tesla in China, to take over leadership of Gigafactory Texas as the factory is trying to ramp up production.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) is planning massive output from Giga Texas in Q1 2023

Tesla (TSLA) is planning a massive ramp up in Model Y production output from Gigafactory Texas in Q1 2023. In the meantime, the situation is a bit more complex in the United States with the pending tax credit.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Gigafactory Texas construction workers sue for labor violations, claim unsafe conditions

Construction workers at Tesla Gigafactory Texas are suing for labor violations amid claims of unsafe conditions at the sprawling site.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is still looking for a leader at Gigafactory Texas

Tesla is still looking to hire a person to be in charge of the entire Gigafactory Texas – a role often known as a plant director. The search comes amid Tesla trying to ramp up production at the factory, but the company remains vague about the current output.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Gigafactory Texas has produced 10,000th Model Y electric SUV

Tesla announced that Gigafactory Texas has produced its 10,000th Model Y electric SUV as it ramps up production.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla files to expand Gigafactory Texas with giant new building

Tesla has filed with the city of Austin to expand Gigafactory Texas with a giant new 500,000-square-foot building at the site.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla ramps up Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adds new Model Y version

Tesla has managed to ramp up production at Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adding production of the Model Y Long Range on top of the Standard Range version.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla’s permit for its battery factory in Texas is challenged by environmentalists

A group of environmentalists is asking the city of Austin to withhold Tesla’s permit for its upcoming battery cathode material factory next to Gigafactory Texas over concerns about water supply along the Colorado River.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Semi shows up at its future home of Gigafactory Texas with more Model Ys and possible new colors spotted

A new drone flyover of Tesla Gigafactory Texas shows a lot of activity, including a Tesla Semi, a lot more Model Y vehicles, and even some potential new colors. The new activity comes ahead of the Cyber Rodeo event.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is planning a big Megapack project at Gigafactory Texas to avoid unreliable electric grid

According to new local flings, Tesla is planning a big Megapack project at Gigafactory Texas in order to complement its planned giant solar system and to try and mitigate problems that come with the state’s unreliable electric grid.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla sends out ‘Cyber Rodeo’ invites for Giga Texas opening

Tesla has started to send out invites to an event called ‘Cyber Rodeo,’ which is going to be the grand opening of Gigafactory Texas in Austin – a big moment for the company and its manufacturing expansion in the US.
Expand Expanding ClosePanasonic is planning a large battery cell factory in the US to supply Tesla’s demand, report says

Panasonic is reportedly planning to build a large battery cell factory in the United States to supply Tesla, according to a new report from Japan.
Expand Expanding CloseDozens of new Tesla Model Ys spotted being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory Texas

Dozens of new Tesla Model Y vehicles have been spotted apparently being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory Texas. It looks like the deliveries of Tesla’s first structural battery pack vehicles are imminent.
Expand Expanding CloseVideos from inside Tesla Gigafactory Texas leak and show production lines

Several Tesla employees and contractors at Tesla Gigafactory Texas posted videos on Snapchat from inside the factory – giving us a rare look at the production lines.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’

Tesla has applied to build a giant new facility, seemingly to produce cathode materials for battery manufacturing, next to “Gigafactory Texas” in Austin.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla confirms Model Y production started at Gigafactory Texas, now working on final certification

Tesla confirmed that Model Y production started at Gigafactory Texas late in 2021, and now the company is working on “final certification” for the new version of the electric SUV being built at the new factory.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla aims for a few Model Y deliveries from Gigafactory Texas by the end of the quarter

Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that Tesla aims to deliver a few Model Y vehicles from Gigafactory Texas by the end of the quarter.
It would be an important milestone for the automaker and its new factory in Austin.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst new Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Texas – has production started?

Over half a dozen new Tesla Model Y vehicles were spotted at Gigafactory Texas as production has been expected to start soon.
Does that mean that production has started?
Expand Expanding CloseTesla takes delivery of yet another giant casting machine at Gigafactory Texas

Tesla is taking delivery of yet another giant casting machine, known as Giga Press, at Gigafactory Texas as the automaker moves to produce entire car bodies in just a few pieces.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Model Y body for structural battery pack spotted at Gigafactory Texas

An interesting new Tesla Model Y body that appears to be designed for the new structural battery pack has been spotted at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the start of production.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk: Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas, employ 20,000 workers

Elon Musk says that Tesla plans to invest over $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas and will eventually employ 20,000 workers.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla announces it has officially moved its headquarters next to Gigafactory Texas

Tesla today announced that it has officially moved its headquarters to a location next to Gigafactory Texas in Austin.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla files for Gigafactory Texas approval, reveals budget for first phase

Tesla has filed for approval of the first phase of Gigafactory Texas with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
It reveals the budget and completion date for the first phase of the factory set to produce the Model Y.
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