In a tweet Tesla Inc’s CEO Elon Musk said supply constraints related to battery cells are making it harder for the company to scale up production of its long-delayed Tesla Semi electric commercial truck. “Demand is no problem, but near-term… Read More ›
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Tesla can avail state subsidies for its Gigafactory: German economy minister Peter Altmaier
In an interview to a German weekly newspaper, Germany’s economy minister stated, Tesla could avail state subsidies if it were to set up a gigafactory in the country. “In my conversations with (Tesla CEO) Elon Musk I have always made… Read More ›
Daimler to buy battery cells worth $22.75 billion
The move signals Daimler’s push to electrifying its near-future lineup. In a development that marks the electrification of its future lineup, on Tuesday, Daimler stated it would purchase battery cells worth at least $22.75 billion (20 billion euros) as it… Read More ›
Panasonic willing to increase investment in Gigafactory
Panasonic, the sole supplier of automotive batteries for Tesla’s current production models, has stated it is willing to increase its investment beyond its current $1.6 billion. On Monday, Panasonic Corp, which is already partnering with Tesla Inc in its Gigafactory,… Read More ›