Tesla announces major milestone in 4680 cell ramp at Giga Texas

By Joey Klender Posted on June 16, 2023 Tesla has announced a major milestone in the ramp of the 4680 battery cell at Giga Texas, confirming it has produced 10 million cells at the plant. Tesla has been building 4680 cells for several years after unveiling the tech behind the battery in late 2020. Initially …

Tesla’s camo-covered Cybertruck continues to make appearances

By Joey Klender Posted on June 16, 2023 Tesla’s camo-covered Cybertruck continues to be seen around Palo Alto, California, as rumors of imminent initial production swirl throughout. Earlier this week, we reported on a camo-covered Tesla Cybertruck being spotted in Palo Alto, hinting toward an imminent initial production phase at Gigafactory Texas, where the pickup …

Tesla China hits snag in plan to increase Giga Shanghai’s capacity

By Maria Merano Posted on June 16, 2023 Tesla China’s goal to increase Gigafactory Shanghai’s production capacity by 450,000 units hit a snag recently.  Tesla has plans to develop 172 acres of former farmland surrounding Giga Shanghai to increase its electric vehicle production up to 450,000 annually in China. As of this writing, the 172 …