The Blackout Bulletin

TESLA EMPLOYEES WARNED TO PREPARE FOR GRUELLING PRODUCTION

During Tesla’s recent earnings call, Musk alerted investors to the demanding nature of producing Tesla’s next-generation electric vehicle, slated for production in 2025. He stressed the necessity for Tesla engineers to reside and work on the manufacturing line at the Texas factory.

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“We really need the engineers to be living on the line. This is not sort of an off-the-shelf ‘it just works’ type of thing,” Musk emphasised. He went further to state that workers would essentially be sleeping on the production line to meet the demands of the ramp-up.

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ECHOES OF PAST PRACTICES

This isn’t the first time Tesla workers have resorted to sleeping on manufacturing lines to meet production targets. Reports from a former employee at Tesla’s Fremont factory highlighted instances of workers sleeping on the factory floor after gruelling 12-hour shifts. Musk himself has acknowledged sleeping beneath his desk during intensive production phases.

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PROJECT REDWOOD: THE NEXT BIG PROJECT

Musk unveiled plans for Tesla’s next-generation vehicle, codenamed “Redwood,” anticipated to commence production in the latter half of 2025 at the Texas Gigafactory. However, Musk admitted to his tendency for optimism regarding timelines and couldn’t provide precise production estimates for the new vehicle.

NAVIGATING PRODUCTION CHALLENGES

Tesla anticipates facing significant challenges akin to the “production hell” experienced during the Model 3 ramp-up in 2017. Musk acknowledged the incorporation of groundbreaking manufacturing technology for the new vehicle, expressing confidence in its superiority over existing technologies worldwide.

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STRATEGIC MOVE AMIDST MARKET PRESSURE

Tesla’s move towards a more affordable electric vehicle comes amidst intensifying competition from Chinese EV manufacturers prioritising affordability. While companies like BYD have surpassed Tesla in global EV production, Tesla’s focus on releasing a competitively priced EV aims to retain its market edge.

FINAL WORD FROM TESLA

Tesla has yet to respond to requests for comment regarding its latest production plans. However, Musk’s forward-looking statements underscore Tesla’s commitment to innovation and its strategic vision for the future of electric vehicles.