Nevada

Tesla to Expand Battery Production in Nevada with CATL Equipment  

Tesla is set to increase its battery production capabilities in Nevada by opening a new facility, utilizing equipment from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), as per sources familiar with the situation, reports Bloomberg. The electric vehicle manufacturer plans to acquire machinery from CATL and install it in Sparks, Nevada. These individuals, who requested […]

Panasonic, Tesla to Debut Upgraded Battery Cells, Possibly This Year

Panasonic is set to introduce an upgraded version of its electric vehicle battery cells, potentially as early as this year, according to Shoichiro Watanabe, the Chief Technology Officer of the company’s energy business. These enhanced 2170 cells are expected to begin production at the Nevada plant operated jointly with Tesla between 2024 and 2025, reports […]

Panasonic Ramps up EV Battery Production at Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic is boosting the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries at the Nevada Gigafactory, jointly operated with Tesla, its leading consumer. This comes in response to increased demand from Tesla, who has pledged to purchase as many batteries as Panasonic can produce amidst a fiercely competitive EV market, reports Nikkei. The battery […]

Tesla Expands Battery Efforts with New ‘Lithium Lab’ in Nevada

Tesla is in the process of building a new ‘Lithium Lab’ in Sparks, Nevada, according to a recently obtained building permit by Electrek. The new Lithium Lab in Nevada is part of Tesla’s broader effort to ramp up battery production. Interestingly, the facility is not situated at Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada, which is itself undergoing expansion […]

Tesla to Unveil $3.5 Billion Semi Truck Factory in Nevada, Says Governor

During Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s 2023 State of the State speech on Monday evening, the leader revealed Tesla is set to announce a new factory in northern Nevada on Tuesday. Speaking about restoring Nevada’s reputation as pro-business and pro-development, Lombardo said the state is “ready to partner” to bring back economic growth. That’s when he […]

Tesla Faces Lawsuit from Former Nevada Factory Employees Over Job Cuts

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the automaker would be cutting 10 percent of salaried staff, the company faces yet another lawsuit from former employees claiming they were laid off without proper notice. Tesla is being sued by two former employees of its Nevada factory, alleging that the automaker violated U.S. laws against mass layoffs […]

First Look: Tesla’s Semi Factory in Nevada Gets Drone Flyover [VIDEO]

Tesla insider Sawyer Merritt has shared a new video showcasing the automaker’s Semi truck factory in Nevada. The Tesla Semi factory is located roughly two miles from the main Gigafactory in Nevada and sits next to a warehouse. The drone footage was recorded by @6463dc, who earlier shared images of four completed Tesla Semi Megachargers […]

Tesla’s Largest Supercharger in Nevada is Coming with 32 Stalls

As Tesla continues to expand its charging network, the company has apparently filed to expand one Nevada Supercharger station to become the state’s largest V3 station overall. Tesla plans to construct 32 V3 Supercharger stalls at Nevada’s Primm Valley Resort and Casino, adding to 10 stalls already there for a total of 42 V3 Supercharger […]

Tesla Hits Milestone: 1 Million Battery Packs Built at Nevada Factory [PICS]

Tesla reached a milestone recently, building its 1 millionth battery pack at its Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada, according to a picture obtained and shared by @brandonee916. 1,000,000 Batteries Built at Gigafactory Nevada! Great job Tesla! Signed by all the employees 🎉🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/53UnjGbWjP — Brandon 🌎☮️🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🚗 (@brandonee916) September 30, 2021 The additional photo shares a wider […]

Tesla Semi Truck Production to Start Soon in Nevada: Report

Earlier this year, Tesla stated that the Tesla Semi’s production was put on hold until the company could produce a high volume of its own batteries, but new reports show that the company is set to begin producing the electric 18-wheeler. The highly-regarded electric Tesla Semi is set to enter production with its drive axle […]

Russian Man that Tried to Steal Tesla Secrets to Be Deported

After attempting to pay a Tesla employee $1 million in Bitcoin to spread ransomware across the company’s factory, Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov was turned in to the FBI and was subsequently charged with conspiracy to intentionally cause damage to a protected computer. In a case update on Monday, Kriuchkov was sentenced to ten months in prison, […]

Russian Man Faces 10 Months in Prison for Tesla Extortion Attempt

Last August, a Russian hacker attempted to offer $1 million in Bitcoin to a Tesla employee as part of a plot to spread ransomware across the company’s Sparks, Nevada factory. The employee turned the hacker in, and a federal lawsuit was opened later that month. Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov pleaded guilty in the US to conspiracy […]

The Boring Company Faces Trademark Infringement Lawsuit in Nevada

Elon Musk’s infrastructure and tunneling company has been sued for trademark infringement by a company of the same name, The Boring Company LLC of Nevada, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Boring Company was founded by Musk in 2016, with the ambition to construct a citywide underground transportation system in Las Vegas and beyond. […]