Elon Musk comments on performance version of Tesla Cybertruck; Tesla outlines Giga Texas growth plans; Giga Berlin credited for state economic growth; Interesting new Supercharger opening; UAW expands strike, comments leak
Tesla's Gigafactory in Texas is expected to triple its employee count over time, reaching 60,000 employees as production ramps up.
Elon Musk described the performance version of the Cybertruck as 'kicking ass' and 'next level', indicating progress towards its delivery and potentially positioning it as a mid-range performance vehicle.
Deep dives
Tesla's Gigataxis expected to triple employee count to 60,000
According to a presentation by Jason Shahin, Tesla's Director of Manufacturing at Gigataxis, Tesla now employs 20,000 people at Gigataxis, making it the second largest private employer in the region. The employee count is expected to triple over time as Tesla ramps up production, reaching 60,000 employees.
Elon Musk praises performance of the Cybertruck
Elon Musk mentioned on X that he recently test drove the performance Cybertruck and described it as 'kicking ass' and 'next level.' This suggests that the vehicle is progressing towards being ready for delivery. Interestingly, Elon referred to it as the performance Cybertruck, which may indicate that it could fall within the price range between the Model 3 and the Model S and Model X, potentially positioning it as a mid-range performance vehicle.
Gigabrelin and Giga Mexico make progress
Giga Berlin's ramp-up of production has positively impacted the Brandenburg economy, with a 6% increase in GDP for the state in the first half of the year. Additionally, Tesla has been granted an environmental impact permit at the state level for Giga Mexico, indicating progress in the permitting process. Federal approval for Giga Mexico is still pending and expected in the coming weeks.
Tesla Cybertruck pricing and performance, Gigabrelin and Giga Mexico updates, audio engineering video, new superchargers in the UK, and UAW strike expansion
➤ Elon Musk comments on performance version of Tesla Cybertruck ➤ Nasdaq has worst week in six months ➤ Tesla outlines Giga Texas growth plans ➤ Giga Berlin credited for state economic growth ➤ Giga Mexico update ➤ Tesla engineers detail vehicle audio systems ➤ Interesting new Supercharger opening ➤ UAW expands strike, comments leak
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