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Tesla and Panasonic to build NOT-SO-SECRET GigaFactory in US

MachDiamond Silver badge

Where, Maybe

http://transportevolved.com/2014/08/01/t-e-n-ev-future-car-news-1-august-2014-tesla-gigafactory-confirmation-crash-tests-robotic-cars/

The Transport Evolved website reported previously about a site rumored to be being prepared for the Tesla-Panasonic(-US Government) Gigafactory. The report also stated that the construction company had been sacked after several weeks of running 24/7. Elon trying to be as mercurial as the late Steve Jobs?

The above link also states that Tesla's current production shut down to retool for the Model X should help boost annual projected shipments over the currently predicted 35,000 units. For reference, Ford builds ~35,000 F150 trucks every 36 hours.

Given that Tesla has situated their production facility in an area with one of the highest cost of living indexes, finding employees that can afford to work for reasonable wages might be a bigger stumbling block than the claimed limitations in battery supplies.

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