Gigafactory

Elon Musk celebrates ahead of Tesla Q3 earnings with a Gigafactory camping excursion

With all eyes on Model 3 production numbers ahead of Tesla's third quarter earnings report that's scheduled to be released…

Tesla reaches agreement to build China factory in country’s free-trade zone

Tesla has reached an agreement with the Shanghai municipal government to set up a factory in the region, according to…

Tesla’s partner Panasonic to expand EV battery production in Japan

As Tesla ramps up its production for the Model 3, one of its partners is also planning to increase production of electric…

Tesla China sees an opening with manufacturing rule change

Tesla Motors could be building a new automotive plant in China without a domestic joint venture if the Ministry of…

Panasonic poised to become a top auto supplier as Tesla ties deepen

Panasonic Corp., a main supplier for Tesla and strategic partner to the Silicon Valley-based electric car maker, is looking at…

Tesla, Nevada Governor welcome in USA Parkway connecting Gigafactory with two major highways

Tesla and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Sparks on Monday to celebrate the completion of USA…

American cobalt: The solution for Tesla’s energy needs?

With the surge in demand for electric vehicles causing the need for more 'Gigafactories' to be built, demand is high for…

Former Tesla exec kicks off fundraising effort for development of $4B Gigafactory rival

Former Tesla VP of supply chain Peter Carlsson has kicked off an initial fundraising effort of 100 million euros for…

Tesla Gigafactory faces stiff competition as international battery ‘arms race’ ignites

Tesla is slowly beginning to face stiff competition from other countries as the world races toward lithium ion battery mass…

Tesla’s Gigafactory continues to reshape Reno: Transforming education, housing and the small business sector

Reno, a city just four hours away from Silicon Valley, has been home of Tesla's Gigafactory - a city whose economy…

German company looks to rival Tesla with its own Gigafactory

Tesla may have a Gigafactory rival overseas. Terra E Holding GmbH CEO Holger Gritzka announced that the company would be…

Tesla completes first Solar Roof installations on employee homes, pilot production remains at Fremont

Tesla has announced that the first Solar Roof installations have been completed on the homes of select employees including CEO Elon Musk's…

New Tesla Gigafactory 1 photos show a parking lot in need of expansion

New photos of Tesla's Gigafactory 1 taken Monday, July 24 and obtained by Teslarati reveal continued expansion taking place on the north end…

Tesla eyeing solar cell manufacturer that could drive 50% cost reduction, says industry group

A note from Axiom Capital is saying Tesla is in talks with Swiss photovoltaics firm Meyer Burger to develop solar…

Tesla Gigafactory 2 in NY ready to hire ahead of Solar Roof production

Tesla's Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, N.Y., is slated to begin production on solar tiles by fall, and partner Panasonic is heading…

A Tesla is greener than you think and getting greener – a look at manufacturing

An electric vehicle is more than just a new form of technology.  It’s part of a shift in our entire…

Tesla’s exponential production ramp brings Musk closer to 500k target

With Elon Musk finally releasing the highly anticipated news regarding the Tesla Model 3, an even more exciting detail is…

Tesla confirms exploratory talks to build Shanghai plant

Tesla has confirmed that it is now in talks with the Shanghai municipal government to build a Gigafactory and manufacture…

Tesla (TSLA) nears 52-week high amid China production report

On the heels of a new report of Tesla striking striking a deal with China to build an Asia Gigafactory and manufacture…

Tesla reportedly closing in on China deal to produce cars from local factory

Tesla is close to securing a deal with the city of Shanghai that would allow the Silicon Valley-based electric carmaker to…