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Tesla shutting down Fremont factory beginning March 23rd
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Glad to see it is finally happening, sad that Tesla had to be forced into it against their will.
Bikeman
Member
... unless they can make ventilators, that is. 
Yes, keeping manufacturing open wasn't going to get very good press, and certainly wouldn't help stock prices. Right now nothing might help stock prices. But shutting down production is the right call and could save lives and further increases of illnesses, which is the only important consideration. Musk, being Musk, is always the contrarian. Seems like a deep think, or the law, took over in this situation.
Yes, keeping manufacturing open wasn't going to get very good press, and certainly wouldn't help stock prices. Right now nothing might help stock prices. But shutting down production is the right call and could save lives and further increases of illnesses, which is the only important consideration. Musk, being Musk, is always the contrarian. Seems like a deep think, or the law, took over in this situation.
StefanG
Member
Prioritizing orders from outside is bad move. many of us who lived right next to theirs factory was not able to take delivery this month, and looks like it gonna be delayed longer. now we will have to go through loan again since it won't be valid after 30 days. this won't end well for Tesla. Piss off the neighbor is last thing to do if you want a smooth life.
Bartman1
Member
I’m in Florida, supposed to get a March delivery and still waiting on a VIN. I’ve had the trade in and financing done for over two weeks and still waiting for a VIN.... I figure if out MY has not been “born yet”, which seems likely the case, that it’s getting to be highly unlikely that it will be born (with a VIN), make the trip on a truck across the country to Florida and have time to have the dealer prep done and be delivered to us before the end of March, as Tesla had originally anticipated. Seems like these first deliveries for March have not gone according to the original plan. Don’t think that shutting down the factory starting the last week of the month would have much effect for the deliveries that were “promised” in March because those cars would be, most likely, cars that would be delivered in April. Just my gut feeling that it’s not going as planned and many people who were promised March deliveries will disappointed.
Uncle Paul
Well-Known Member
Imagine they will continue to deliver all produced cars, even if factory is closed down.
Those eager to get a car should probably contact their delivery specialist to see if changing to an inventory configuration can get you one.
Those eager to get a car should probably contact their delivery specialist to see if changing to an inventory configuration can get you one.
smcginnis
Travel in the time of Covid
The Governor of California just issued (3/19/2020) a Sheler-in-Place Order directing everyone to go to their homes/residences and stay there except for 16 essential sectors which includes most law. Enforcement, healthcare, food supply chain and utilities services. Not included are vehicle manufacturing, sales or servicing. This Order remains in place until further notice.
Entire State of California now on full lockdown, all residents ordered to stay home except to obtain food, prescriptions, or health care:
https://covid19.ca.gov/img/N-33-20.pdf
https://covid19.ca.gov/img/N-33-20.pdf
linux-works
Active Member
first day of spring, too. hmm...
I blame Ostara or maybe Persephone. its clearly one of their hoaxes.
spsheridan
Member
Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak announced on CNBC this morning that they’ve already started working with @Tesla
— and they’re fast on track to start production of ventilators at Fremont!
Viv on Twitter
Elon's response:
Making good progress. We will do whatever is needed to help in these difficult times.
Elon Musk on Twitter
— and they’re fast on track to start production of ventilators at Fremont!
Viv on Twitter
Elon's response:
Making good progress. We will do whatever is needed to help in these difficult times.
Elon Musk on Twitter
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ithinkmac
Member
I WONDER..... if this makes the factory an essential business, and it starts bringing back employees to build cars on the rest of the factory?
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spsheridan
Member
I doubt it. During these times, making ventilators would be considered an essential business but not making cars.
