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Manufacturing / Production Tesla Lathrop "Distribution Center" Seems Complete: Video

Tesla Lathrop "Distribution Center" Seems Complete: Video

The new facility in Lathrop is kind of a mystery as Tesla might use it not only for parts distribution but also for production.
By Mark Kane Jul 03, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Tesla Model Y Production In Fremont Is Currently A Default Plan

Tesla Model Y Production In Fremont Is Currently A Default Plan

Most likely Tesla will produce the upcoming Model Y at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, from late 2020 on.
By Mark Kane Jun 03, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Fremont Factory Being Prepped For Tesla Model Y Production, Model S Refresh

Fremont Factory Being Prepped For Tesla Model Y Production, Model S Refresh

Tesla is reportedly gearing up for Model Y production in Fremont. There will be changes on the Model S/X production lines as well.
By Mark Kane May 29, 2019
Spotted: See 100 New Tesla Car Carriers Ready To Deliver: Videos

Spotted: See 100 New Tesla Car Carriers Ready To Deliver: Videos

We spot approximately 60 new Tesla car carriers in the main parking lot and about 36 car carriers (all red) in the smaller parking at Tesla's new Lathrop distribution center.
By Mark Kane Mar 25, 2019
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Tesla's Lathrop Facility Now Nearly Complete On Outside: Video

Construction of the Tesla's new facility in Lathrop, California is progressing quickly. Here is a new video flyover recorded on December 22.
By Mark Kane Dec 24, 2018
General Tesla Put California On The Automotive Map In U.S.

Tesla Put California On The Automotive Map In U.S.

Thank to the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California is one of over 10 U.S. states where cars are produced in volume. Michigan leads with output of over 2 million per year.
By Mark Kane Nov 24, 2018
New Drone Flyover Of Tesla

New Drone Flyover Of Tesla's Massive Lathrop Facility

The latest flyover videos at the newest Tesla Lathrop facility reveals that the progress is incredibly swift, compared to just 8 days earlier.
By Mark Kane Nov 20, 2018
General Tesla Expanding In California With Massive New Building

Tesla Expanding In California With Massive New Building

Tesla could use this new Lathrop facility as a hub for all those unsold Model 3 which Bob Lutz spoke about, or perhaps to send cars nationwide.
By Mark Kane Nov 12, 2018
General Fire At Tesla Factory: Now Extinguished

Fire At Tesla Factory: Now Extinguished

A fire erupted at Tesla's Fremont factory, which has now been extinguished by the local fire department.
By Eric Loveday Aug 23, 2018
MKBHD Releases Tesla Factory Tour With Musk

MKBHD Releases Tesla Factory Tour With Musk

The big moment is now right around the corner. Soon, likely later today, MKBHD of YouTube fame will release full video from his Tesla factory tour.
By Eric Loveday Aug 20, 2018
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Is Tesla's China Timeline Feasible?

With Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, there's always a task list. And on top of that task list is a proprietary Chinese factory we've been hearing about for several years now.
By Vanja Kljaic Jul 22, 2018
General Tesla Halts Model 3 Production For Up To 5 Days To "Improve Automation"

Tesla Halts Model 3 Production For Up To 5 Days To "Improve Automation"

The down time could be as long as 5 days as Tesla attempts to address issues and improve automation on the Model 3 production line.
By Eric Loveday Apr 16, 2018
General Tesla Factory: Engineers, Robots, The Machine That Builds The Machine

Tesla Factory: Engineers, Robots, The Machine That Builds The Machine

The Tesla factory is the symphony, and the car is the song. The conductors of that symphony are key employees at Tesla.
By EVANNEX Apr 10, 2018
Tesla Factory Drone Flyover - April 2, 2018 - Video

Tesla Factory Drone Flyover - April 2, 2018 - Video

Here's the latest, high-resolution video from drone flyover Tesla Factory in Fremont, California - the plant in which all those Tesla Model S, Model X and Model 3 come from.
By Mark Kane Apr 04, 2018
General Tesla Says It Improved Model S & X Production Efficiency

Tesla Says It Improved Model S & X Production Efficiency

It's now possible to achieve a production rate of 100,000 Model S and Model X annually using just a two-shift cycle with minimal overtime.
By Mark Kane Mar 15, 2018
General Tesla Vows To Make Fremont The Safest Factory In The World

Tesla Vows To Make Fremont The Safest Factory In The World

Following some negative safety-related media reports, Tesla has vowed to makes its Fremont factory the safest in the world. In a blog post by Tesla, Laurie Shelby, Tesla's Vice-President Of Environmental, Health, and Safety, stated: "We’re taking a proactive approach to safety, which means everything from focusing on ergonomics and having the right safety equipment and controls, to ensuring ...
By Eric Loveday Feb 05, 2018
Fremont Factory Flyover Reveals Hundreds Of Tesla Model 3 - Video

Fremont Factory Flyover Reveals Hundreds Of Tesla Model 3 - Video

A drone flyover video of the Tesla Fremont factory reveals lots packed full of Tesla Model 3. The surge is surely coming soon.
By ElectricCarsTV Dec 21, 2017
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What's The Scoop On Tesla Fremont Factory's Secret 2nd Floor?

There's nothing quite like a tour of the Tesla factory in Fremont. Despite the automaker's small size, the enormity is moving. What about the 2nd floor?
By EVANNEX Nov 02, 2017
Latest Tesla Factory Flyover Video Shows New Buildings - Video

Latest Tesla Factory Flyover Video Shows New Buildings - Video

Tesla's manufacturing plant in Fremont, California was recently featured by the California Phantom, which earlier also recorded some Gigafactory footage.
By Mark Kane Sep 26, 2017
General Examining Tesla Model 3 Production Goals - Are Targets Even Feasible?

Examining Tesla Model 3 Production Goals - Are Targets Even Feasible?

Will Tesla truly be able to increase its Fremont factory output by a factor of 10 as the Model 3 heads into production ramp up?
By Steven Loveday Aug 11, 2017
Tesla Model 3 Sighting At Factory In Fremont - Video

Tesla Model 3 Sighting At Factory In Fremont - Video

A YouTube user and obvious filmmaker/videographer took some sweet shots of a factory employee's Tesla Model 3 in Fremont. Truly impressive work indeed!
By Steven Loveday Aug 09, 2017
General Report: Tesla

Report: Tesla's Fremont Factory Not Efficient, Employs Too Many Workers Per Car Produced

Tesla, on the other hand, had between 6,000 and 10,000 workers in 2016 and manufactured 83,922 vehicles. That puts its vehicle-per-worker number between 8 and 14, about one-seventh the efficiency of NUMMI at its peak.
By Eric Loveday Jun 16, 2017
General Report Claims Tesla Employees Are Getting Injured, Passing Out

Report Claims Tesla Employees Are Getting Injured, Passing Out

Even the best companies will have a few bad apples. The question for us is, does this report shine the spotlight on bad apples, or does it highlight a much bigger issue?
By Christopher Smith May 20, 2017
General Tesla Factory Workers Underpaid, Overworked?

Tesla Factory Workers Underpaid, Overworked?

Not long ago, the UAW sent an organizer to the Tesla Fremont factory to speak with interested employees. The UAW has sought the electric automaker for some time, but the final straw came when a Tesla employee wrote a letter and made a video complaining about conditions in the workplace.
By Steven Loveday Apr 06, 2017
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