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Tesla battery partner Panasonic’s new Giga Nevada line to start operations in August

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Panasonic is preparing to install a new production line in Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada, according to its Fiscal 2022 First Quarter Financial Results report. The company expects the new production line for automotive batteries to start operations by August 2021. billion ($3.42

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Europe Needs Over 30 Battery Gigafactories By 2025

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For ease of thinking, I use 1 BGF (battery gigafactory) as unit of production capacity. This refers to the original planned size of the first Tesla battery gigafactory in Nevada. Plans change and factory sizes change and our realization of what is needed changes.

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Tesla Semi VIN information submitted, hints at upcoming deliveries

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For one, the 5th digit refers to the vehicle being a “Type B = Day Cab,” which suggests that Tesla may also be working on a version of the all-electric Class 8 truck with a sleeper cabin. Also notable is the VIN’s 8th digit, which refers to the truck’s drive unit and braking system.

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Tesla seemingly slips, briefly reiterates that Model 3 will be built in Giga Texas

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This was hinted at in the company’s newly-launched Manufacturing page, which briefly indicated that Giga Texas would be the site for the production of the all-electric sedan. Tesla’s initial description for Giga Texas includes a reference to Model 3 production. Credit: Tesla ). Credit: Tesla ).

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Tesla Tequila limited edition bottle, glass set sold out lightning fast

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Like most Elon Musk products, the Tesla Tequila limited edition set sold out lightning fast. The Tesla Tequila limited edition set references the inside joke at least twice. The set came with a lightning-shaped bottle with two matching sipping glasses. Incidentally, Tesla Tequila started out as an April Fool’s joke. .

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Tesla Giga Texas’ solar panel installation and start of operations imminent: report

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This has become more evident in the past few days as shipments from Chinese solar panel giant Longi Green Energy were spotted on the roof of the Model Y and Cybertruck production facility. Giga Nevada, after all, already features a 3.2 Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas is looking more and more complete.

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39 Teslas allegedly acquired by Las Vegas resident involved in crypto scam case

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Apprehended in Los Angeles, Chandran is pressured to forfeit the Teslas, five residences in California and Nevada, a Ferrari, a Rolls-Royce, and other expensive goods, including a diamond-encrusted gold Swiss watch, as stolen funds. He’s also accused of acquiring 19 vehicles, two pick-up trucks, three RVs, and a boat.