Tesla announced on Thursday that 500 temporary workers at its gigafactory near Berlin will receive permanent contracts starting November 1. The move reflects what the company described as an “optimistic assessment” of its electric vehicle production in Germany, reports Reuters. The plant in Gruenheide, Tesla’s only European gigafactory, currently employs around 12,000 people. The decision […]
Tesla will temporarily halt production at Giga Berlin in Germany for five days in June. The company informed its workforce on Friday that it would implement “short pit stops in June over five days to optimize processes in the factory and prepare for future challenges,” according to Handelsblatt. Specifically, no vehicle manufacturing or powertrain production […]
The municipality of Grünheide, near Berlin, has approved the controversial expansion of Tesla’s factory grounds at Giga Berlin. Under police protection, the local council voted in favor of a revised development plan, with eleven council members supporting, six opposing, and two abstaining. The decision comes after public criticism, resulting in a reduced deforestation plan for […]
On May 10, 2024, Tesla’s Gigafactory near Berlin, Germany, was the scene of significant environmental protests. Hundreds of activists gathered at the factory, expressing their disapproval of Tesla’s proposed expansion, which they believe endangers local ecosystems. The demonstrations escalated as protesters, who had been camping outside the facility for several days, clashed with police and […]
Tesla will reportedly shut down production at its Grünheide, Germany, plant for one day starting on Friday, in response to protests against its expansion plans. Update: Tesla has confirmed the shut down is one day, not four days, to @SawyerMerritt. According to Handelsblatt, the company has directed all employees to work from home on Friday, […]
Tesla is set to lay off 2,688 employees at its Giga Texas factory as part of a broader effort to reduce its workforce due to falling sales and an ongoing price war in the industry. The company issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice on Monday, adhering to U.S. labor laws that mandate […]
Tesla’s factory in Grünheide, Germany, has resumed power since Monday evening, as confirmed by an internal email from the electric car manufacturer. According to the email, repair work carried out by the power supplier Edis was completed “faster than originally planned,” reports Handelsblatt. Andre Thierig, Senior Director, Manufacturing Giga Berlin, confirmed this news on LinkedIn, […]
Tesla’s Senior Director of Policy and Business Development, Rohan Patel, responded on Wednesday to an arson attack at the Giga Berlin-Brandenburg factory that happened yesterday, emphasizing the facility’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement. In a post on X, Patel shared insights provided by the Giga Berlin team, underscoring Tesla’s mission and the factory’s environmental […]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin was the target of an arson attack on Tuesday, with the left-wing extremist group Vulkan Group claiming responsibility. German politician Dietmar Woidke condemned the attack, labeling it a serious assault on critical infrastructure with wide-reaching implications for thousands of individuals and businesses across Germany. Woidke described the incident as “a form […]
Tesla has shared a new drone fly-through of its Giga Berlin factory, showing how the Model Y is made and it’s a stunning overview of how advanced the company’s factory is. The video called “Giga Berlin Fly Through 2.0” was shared on Friday and details the machines that build the machine. A drone flys through […]
In response to inquiries about the Grünheide community’s opposition to the expansion of Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory in Germany, Tesla executives have clarified their stance, emphasizing their commitment to future growth plans while respecting local sentiments. Marc Langebeck, a reporter for Rbb24, asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s perspective on the local referendum against the factory’s […]
Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory recently marked a significant achievement by producing 6,000 vehicles in a week for the first time, shortly before facing a temporary shutdown due to a shortage of components. The halt in late January was attributed to disruptions caused by Houthi militant attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea. Despite this […]
Today, Tesla announced the deployment of two fully autonomous drones, aptly named “Pathfinder” and “Opportunity,” at their Giga Berlin factory in Germany. These drones are tasked with automating the process of counting pallets, a crucial aspect of inventory management and logistics. Capable of counting up to an astounding 12,000 pallets per day each, Pathfinder and […]
Tesla has shared a cool video giving a tour of the new lobby at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany. “Lobby of Giga Berlin just finished and it’s filled with cool tech for visitors!”, said Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday. The video below is from Tesla’s new manufacturing channel on X: Welcome to our manufacturing […]
Tesla is set to manufacture a 25,000-euro ($26,838) electric vehicle (EV) at its facility near Berlin, according to a source familiar with the matter, reports Reuters. The timeline for the commencement of production remains undisclosed. Tesla’s stock saw a 3% rise in pre-market trading in the U.S. following the report, which was cited earlier on […]
