Tesla Gigafactory 3 buildout sees more roof paving and potential stamping area

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 19, 2019 The construction of Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in China continues to show rapid progress, with numerous workers on the site seemingly focusing on paving large sections of the upcoming general assembly building’s roof. Work in taller sections of the facility also hints at the construction of what could …

Tesla battery partner Panasonic will ‘study investments over 35 GWh’ for Gigafactory 1

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 11, 2019 Following reports from the Nikkei Asian Review alleging that Panasonic and Tesla have decided to freeze investments on Gigafactory 1, the Japanese battery provider has stated that it is studying further investments for battery cell production in the Nevada-based facility. Citing no sources, the Nikkei report claimed …

Tesla’s Elon Musk faces the SEC in hearing over contempt charges (Updates)

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 4, 2019 The day after the release of Tesla’s Q1 vehicle delivery and production report, CEO Elon Musk headed to a Manhattan courthouse to face the charges leveled against him by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC accused Musk of violating the terms of his settlement with …