MC3OZ
Active Member
It does seem possible that Tesla soon will be breaking ground on a second gigafactory building. This would be a bit off-cadence, if the cadence is every year.
I expect Phase 2 at Austin to be around 1 year behind Phase 1, maybe a bit less.
Phase 2 can be an improved version of Phase 1, most car making needs stamping, casting, paint and GA.
A recent trend is contractor trailers moving from the East closer to the site, a good option is phase 2 in the area where the trailers have been moved from. Trailers don't have to move again for Phase 2 and are between both sites, other gear can be left on site for Phase 2 when that makes sense.
Phase 2 might include more site rain water management, especially if earthworks are done in times of more seasonal rainfall.
Rain on the site has slowed down Phase 1, for Phase 2 they have time to consider that risk and develop a strategy.
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