Gigafactory Hits Millionth Battery Pack Milestone

A picture shared online suggests that Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada has officially produced its 1 millionth battery pack. The photo was posted to the r/TeslaMotors subreddit of a sign reading “We have officially built 1,000,000 packs at Gigafactory Nevada.” It appeared employees put their signature on the sign. Gigafactory Nevada has been key to Tesla’s… Continue reading Gigafactory Hits Millionth Battery Pack Milestone

Giga Press Manufacturer Touts 8,000-Ton Machine

A new video from the manufacturer of Tesla’s Giga Press gives details on the machine the automaker intends to use to use to stamp out the Cybertruck. The video from IDRA Group General Manager Riccardo Ferrario did not name Tesla, but announced that an electric car manufacturer ordered the first 8,000-ton die-casting machine. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk… Continue reading Giga Press Manufacturer Touts 8,000-Ton Machine

Tesla Releases New Video on Battery Manufacturing

Tesla has released a new video that teases its battery manufacturing efforts in an effort to recruit talent to its cell team. The video shows mesmerizing shots of Tesla’s battery cells moving through the production process. The music of Don Hinton’s 1960 tune “Honey Bee” accompanies the images, including the lyrics “You gave me a… Continue reading Tesla Releases New Video on Battery Manufacturing

Tesla Staffing for Semi Production

With the Tesla Semi slated for delivery in 2021, Tesla has started building out a production team. The company has posted a number of positions inside the Nevada Gigafactory that are specific to the Semi program. The company is currently advertising for a Process Engineer and Process Technician. Tesla is expected to build the Semi’s… Continue reading Tesla Staffing for Semi Production

Panasonic Invests $100M to Boost Tesla Gigafactory Production

Tesla’s battery production efforts have received a $100 million investment from Panasonic, according to a report from Nikkei, a a news outlet based in Japan. Proceeds will be used to expand Tesla’s Gigafactory located in Sparks, Nevada. The report said Panasonic will add another line, bringing the total to 14 and will increase capacity by 10%… Continue reading Panasonic Invests $100M to Boost Tesla Gigafactory Production

Musk Talks Up Tesla’s Big Hiring Spree

Tesla’s hiring spree could bring headcount to 65,000 by the end of the year, Chief Executive Elon Musk told Automotive News.  Musk discusses “the whole trajectory of Tesla from basically nothing…from five employees in 2014 to 60,000-plus in 2020.” The increase would represent a 35% increase from the just over 48,000 employees at the end of 2019.… Continue reading Musk Talks Up Tesla’s Big Hiring Spree

Panasonic Plans to Bump Battery Density by 20% in 5 Years

Panasonic’s new “2170” lithium-ion battery cells will improve energy density by 20% over the next five years, the company said Thursday.  The “2170” lithium-ion cells were first used in Tesla’s Model 3 in 2017. The battery already has the highest density, but the latest development should make an impact on the range of Tesla’s vehicles.… Continue reading Panasonic Plans to Bump Battery Density by 20% in 5 Years

Impressed With Community Support, Musk Says He Will Visit Tulsa

Tulsa has Elon Musk’s attention. The website tulsasaysyes.com enabled users to send a message aimed at the Tesla CEO on Twitter, encouraging him to build the automaker’s next factory in Tulsa. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt shared a tweet encouraging Oklahomans to help make “one final push.” “Let’s make Oklahoma Cybertruck country,” tweeted Stitt, who was… Continue reading Impressed With Community Support, Musk Says He Will Visit Tulsa

Austin Offers Incentive Deal to Tesla for Cybertruck Factory

A $68 million incentive deal may be offered to lure Tesla to build its next factory in Texas. The Austin American Statesmen reported that the Del Valle school district southeast of Austin is considering the incentive package for the electric automaker in an effort to bring thousands of jobs to the community. The filing was… Continue reading Austin Offers Incentive Deal to Tesla for Cybertruck Factory

Report: Tesla Considering Austin, Tulsa for Next U.S. Factory

Texas and Oklahoma are two finalists for Tesla’s next U.S. factory, CNBC reported, citing a source intimately familiar with the site search. The report said Tesla representatives visited two locations in Tulsa that may be a good fit for the fifth Gigafactory. Austin has been the favorite for the new factory, with Musk making references… Continue reading Report: Tesla Considering Austin, Tulsa for Next U.S. Factory