Gigafactory Nevada

Rumor: New Tesla Semi test units being built at Gigafactory Nevada

Recent rumors from the electric vehicle community have suggested that four new Tesla Semi units are being built at Gigafactory…

Panasonic finds itself in need of some Tesla-style boldness as it enters its next era

Tesla’s oldest battery partner, Panasonic, is finding itself at a crossroads once more. With Chief Executive Kazuhiro Tsuga poised to…

Tesla Gigafactory Nevada ramps installation of new rooftop solar panels

Tesla appears to be ramping its efforts to cover Gigafactory Nevada’s roof with solar panels. This was hinted at in…

UPDATE: Tesla gets progressive with Bitcoin ATMs at factories, claims report

Note: In a recent post on Twitter, CEO Elon Musk has noted that he does not believe the report of…

Tesla’s lithium mining plans in Nevada are spawning their first skeptics

It appears that the first roadblocks to Tesla’s plans to produce its own lithium are beginning to emerge, with critics…

Tesla wins lawsuit against former employee accused of hacking company data

Tesla has won its case against Martin Tripp, a former employee of the company's Gigafactory 1 in Nevada, who was…

Tesla partner Panasonic shares details of Gigafactory Nevada’s major expansion

It appears that Tesla's battery partner, Panasonic, is preparing for a massive ramp in Gigafactory Nevada, with an executive stating…

Tesla’s battery genius may hold the key to a closed-loop recycling endgame

Last year, a proverbial bomb dropped on Tesla after CTO and co-founder JB Straubel announced that he was transitioning into…

Tesla employee foregoes $1M payment, works with FBI to thwart cybersecurity attack

Sometimes, the events that transpire inside a company could be just as exciting and nail-biting as the most popular thrillers…

Tesla battery production to increase with new $100m Panasonic investment

Tesla has received a $100 million investment from Panasonic to increase battery production at the automaker's Gigafactory 1 manufacturing facility…

Tesla’s cobalt-free efforts are being closely watched by LG Chem, Samsung ahead of Battery Day

It appears that it is not only the electric vehicle community that is eagerly anticipating Tesla’s upcoming Battery Day event.…

Tesla goes deep inside Giga Nevada in rare showcase of battery cell production line

Tesla is pretty open to other companies utilizing some of its technology, so much so that back in 2014, CEO…

Tesla Model S, Model X specs reveal 250 kW Supercharging rate, suggesting 1,000 mph charging

Tesla has updated the specifications for the Model S and Model X to include a maximum Supercharging rate of 250…

Panasonic CEO on Tesla: It’s probably safe for everyone to not imitate Elon Musk

During a recent event for young entrepreneurs, Panasonic CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga provided some details and insights about Tesla CEO Elon…

Tesla inks new battery supply deal with Panasonic ahead of Battery Day

Tesla has entered into a new battery supply deal with Panasonic. According to an SEC filing from June 16, the…

Tesla’s 1 million-mile battery takes a step forward with new electrode patent

A newly released patent from Tesla has teased what appears to be a step towards Elon Musk's one-million-mile battery target.…

Tesla Giga Nevada set to reopen on May 4 with new safety measures

Tesla Giga Nevada located in Sparks, Nevada, will officially reopen for business on May 4, according to Mike Kazmierski, the…

Tesla Gigafactory records first C-19 case, activates anti-virus measures

An employee working at Tesla's Gigafactory Nevada facility has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email sent to Panasonic…

Tesla partner Panasonic to shutdown its operations at Gigfactory Nevada, “intensive cleaning” planned

Tesla partner Panasonic will begin shutting down its operations at Gigafactory Nevada in an effort to minimize the spread of…

Tesla's lead in batteries and energy efficiency validated by Consumer Reports

Tesla’s lead in electric car batteries and energy efficiency was recently acknowledged fully by Consumer Reports, a publication that has extensively…