Tesla Factory

Tesla files to expand Fremont factory, make Model Y ‘tent’ permanent

Tesla has filed an application with the City of Fremont to expand its vehicle production facility by 64,000 square feet.…

2021 Tesla Model S ‘Refresh’ leaves test track, hits public streets

Tesla is testing the new 2021 Model S "Refresh" on the street in preparations for its release, new photographs show.…

Tesla begins Giga Press manufacturing at Fremont factory, first sighting in action

A recent flyover of Tesla's Fremont production factory in Northern California has revealed the first looks at the all-too-elusive Giga…

Tesla eyes expansion into India with R&D center: report

Tesla's official entry into the auto market in India has been a long time coming, and it looks like progress…

Tesla patents aluminum “spray quench” process for molecular-level strengthening

Tesla has submitted a patent that describes a new, more effective cooling process for manufacturing high-strength aluminum components to be…

Tesla to reopen Fremont factory for “limited operations” as CA lifts shutdown for lower risk industries

Tesla is expected to resume operations at its Fremont factory in Northern California as early as today, following an announcement…

Tesla sets date to resume operations at Fremont factory, Giga New York

Tesla plans to resume normal operations at its US facilities on May 4. The news was shared with company employees…

Tesla permits reveal plans for Model Y production line upgrades in Fremont factory

Permits submitted by Tesla to the city of Fremont suggests that the electric car maker intends to build additional production…

Tesla has an edge over other automakers during the COVID-19 crisis

Detroit veteran and automotive industry legend Sandy Munro believes Tesla will rebound from the current economic crisis due to the…

Tesla to suspend production at Fremont and Buffalo factory beginning March 24

Tesla will temporarily suspend production at its factory in Fremont, California and Buffalo, New York beginning on March 24 in…

Tesla offers to make ventilators from its factory in response to coronavirus shortages (Update: NYC reaches out)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has offered to make medical ventilators from its Fremont, California factory if a shortage should arise…

Tesla addresses coronavirus “shutdown” of Fremont factory in email to employees

Tesla will continue to support essential business functions at its Fremont factory in the Bay Area, as the County-mandated Coronavirus…

Tesla Model Y production to begin sooner than expected at Fremont factory

Tesla announced in its third-quarter Update Letter that Model Y production would begin sooner than expected in its Fremont, California…

Tesla’s massive parts distribution center in Northern California is coming to life

Tesla's massive facility in Northern California has continued its rise from the dusty ground in the city of Lathrop into…

Tesla competitors are opening their doors to former employees affected by layoffs

In the wake of the Tesla layoffs earlier this month, employers around the US, including some of the company's direct…

Tesla Model 3 ramp shows encouraging signs with 16k new VIN registrations in 7 days

Tesla has filed more than 16,000 new Model 3 VIN registrations in the past seven days, in what is yet…

Tesla upsells Model 3 Performance as Musk ponders ‘mental scar tissue’ from production ramp

Tesla is starting to upsell the Model 3 Performance to reservation holders, with CEO Elon Musk announcing more exciting aspects…

Tesla to sustain Model 3 “burst” production rate in July, suggests online tracker

Tesla's capability to sustain its rate of manufacturing 5,000 Model 3 per week this third quarter remains in question, but…

Ex-Tesla employee accused of sabotage is crowdfunding $500k to support legal battle

Former Tesla employee and alleged saboteur Martin Tripp is taking the next step in his fight against the Elon Musk-led…

Tesla Fremont factory building permits reveal facilities and expansion costs

A compilation and analysis of building permits filed by Tesla since July 2016 has revealed that the Elon Musk-led company…