Tesla resumes Gigafactory 1 solar panel installations

By Joey Klender Posted on October 25, 2019 Tesla has resumed the buildout of its planned solar roofing system on its Gigafactory 1 in Reno, Nevada amidst the company’s positive third-quarter earnings report earlier this week. Aerial images of Gigafactory 1 show additional progress has been made on the facility’s roof in the Nevada desert …

Tesla is looking to build a lithium battery raw material factory in Indonesia, claims report

By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 23, 2019 A recent report from one of Indonesia’s oldest news agencies has stated that American electric car maker Tesla is looking to build a lithium battery raw material factory in the Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) area, located in the Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia.  The update comes amidst the …

Tesla is giving high school grads Gigafactory jobs as apprenticeship program enters 3rd year

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on January 28, 2019 At Tesla’s Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, Nevada, local high school graduates have had the opportunity since 2017 to participate in two-year apprenticeships hosted by the electric vehicle manufacturer. As the program heads into its third year, the company is searching for 50-60 juniors and seniors to …