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Tesla analysts still confident in TSLA despite Giga Shanghai shutdown and supply chain challenges

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So Tesla deliveries have increased by about 60% compared to Q1 2021 — although it may not be a fair comparison since Model S and Model X production was paused at the time. More broadly, we’ve seen Tesla execute incredibly well in a challenging supply chain environment as well,” he added.

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As Tesla waits for Giga Berlin’s final approval, critics reiterate water supply concerns

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A legal challenge is poised to go to court next week, and local authorities have acknowledged that water supply may not suffice once the facility is ramped. . The current water supply is sufficient for the first stage of the factory,” Steinbach said, adding that when Tesla rolls out expansions to the site, “we will need more.”

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Gevo to supply alcohol-to-jet fuel to Virgin Australia

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expects to supply its renewable alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) ( earlier post ) to the Virgin Australia Group. The Virgin Australia Group will be responsible for coordinating the purchase, supply and blending of the ATJ into the fuel supply system at Brisbane Airport in Queensland, Australia.

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Benchmark Minerals: Europe’s EV gigafactory capacity pipeline to grow 6-fold to 789.2 GWh to 2030

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A more recent trend with Europe’s lithium-ion battery build out is the emergence of auto majors as pseudo-battery producers seeking to secure cell supply through joint-venture plants. For comparison, China is growing by 220% in the same period, while the US is forecast to grow its battery capacity by 575%.

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2020 Thanksgiving week gasoline consumption in US lowest since 1997

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Year-on-year comparisons are even more significant at the regional level, with some regions seeing declines of 20% or more from Thanksgiving Week 2019. The Rockies saw the smallest slide (5.6%) but that is substantial enough to impact supply and demand balances as winter approaches.

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Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2021 earnings results: EPS beat and monster automotive margins

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This was quite a feat considering the ongoing supply chain challenges that have so far adversely affected numerous carmakers today. In comparison, FactSet analyst consensus estimated that Tesla would be posting revenue of $13.7 In comparison, analysts polled by FactSet expected the company to report adjusted earnings of $1.58

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Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2021 earnings soundly beats Wall St’s estimates

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Tesla Model Y body shop in Gigafactory Texas. In comparison, Wall Street expected Tesla’s Q2 2021 revenue to be at $11.299 billion, with the highest estimates pointing to revenue of $12.827 billion and the lowest estimates pointing to $9.5 According to Tesla, commissioning has already started in some areas of Gigafactory Texas.

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