suppliers

Tesla Robotaxis to Get Samsung 5G Modems

Samsung is reportedly set to supply 5G modem chips to Tesla, marking the first time the South Korean tech giant will provide cellular connectivity hardware for the automaker’s…

SpaceX’s Starlink Chip Supplier Signals Massive Expansion

As SpaceX continues to rapidly scale Starlink, its suppliers are racing to keep pace. One of them, European chipmaker STMicroelectronics, has revealed just how massive its role in…

Tesla Extends Deadline on U.S. Battery Material Deal — Again

Tesla and Australian graphite producer Syrah Resources have agreed to extend the cure period on their multi-year graphite supply agreement yet again, marking the second deadline push in…

Tesla Tells Suppliers to Drop China-Made Parts for U.S. Cars

Tesla is reportedly pushing its suppliers to remove China-made components from vehicles built in the U.S., according to The Wall Street Journal. The publication said the company has…

Tesla Battery Supplier Panasonic Details Challenges Setting Up Giga Nevada

Tesla supplier Panasonic currently produces around two billion cells per year at its large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery plant, the first of its kind in the U.S., located…

Tesla Asking Some Suppliers to Lower Costs by 10%, Says Report

Tesla’s suppliers may face increased pressure from CEO Elon Musk to encourage them to cut prices on components, following the automaker’s steep price cuts and the subsequent price…