Elon Announces Tesla Semi Factory Progress

- Let’s see if things are ramping up after Elon’s announcement that he has approved the plans.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANK YOU ZANEGLER ,VERY MUCH, FOR THE UPDATES 🤗💚💚💚

[@tomcurnett7519]

OMG That is a building pad, the most important part of construction.

[@georgepelton5645]

Thanks for the update. It looks like there is a bit more activity than last time. Glad to see some progress at least.

[@ZaneglerTeslaSemiStalker-vt3or]

It does!

[@ivanprock624]

That black fencing, at 4:32, is most likely for Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC). Specifically, it's supposed to trap "fines" - small diameter soil particles from being transported into creeks or rivers. Many building sites have this sort of fencing around the perimeter of the site.

[@brianturner8325]

50k trucks in 2024? That was the prediction in 2022

[@theodorehaskins3756]

So how many trucks have you built?

[@edwardhackett-jones8126]

I don’t remember, but the simple fact is that the likes of you and I don’t know and would struggle to understand the real details of any of this. What’s the delay? Batteries, probably. Or necessary design enhancements following the trial fleet operations. Or a delay in the charging network planning and eventual deployment. Or maybe just a lack of bandwidth with Tesla dealing with everything they’ve got on.

[@theodorehaskins3756]

@@edwardhackett-jones8126 What are you talking about?

[@edwardhackett-jones8126]

@@theodorehaskins3756 I’d have thought that was pretty clear. No?

[@theodorehaskins3756]

@@edwardhackett-jones8126 Oh yeah, it was about as clear as mud. Capeesh.

[@usefulname7134]

Great to see some more progress!

[@swparsons]

Looks a little bit busier than the last few videos.

[@anthonydaxis1209]

4:50 - The black webbing is often a code/permit requirement for perimeters of construction sites.

[@tedg1609]

You are in the catbird seat - if construction really gets going, you’ll have a boatload of views :p

[@merkridge8780]

This build is not mainstream. Thank you for documenting this. Great video and narration.

[@BrianBull]

Thanks so much.... I want Giga Nevada to be complete so bad... I wonder why another building vs. Just continuing construction.

[@MJ-zo5gb]

Most likely it’s because it allows them to do a custom building to the exact size and shape they want and it allows 360° access to the building which is necessary for efficient movement of materials and trucks. If they just added onto the existing factory, they would have to match that footprint and height and only have access to the outside on one side, as Elon depicted in a photo from the original announcement of the re-expansion of the factory for semi a year or so ago. It also allows them for independence from the other operations at the Gigafactory 😀

[@boostav]

Not enough space by the looks of it, the footprint of the building appears larger than the extension.

[@rb8049]

Great work!

[@ZaneglerTeslaSemiStalker-vt3or]

Thanks!

[@tomcurnett7519]

How is the Mexico project coming along? Have they broke ground? Please give an update!

[@theodorehaskins3756]

What’s surprising is they haven’t put in any solar panels, and so how are they providing power to the factory, I don’t see any electrical lines or sewer lines.

[@perlaursen1885]

Finally. When Elon is moving, things start moving. Just look at Austin, how the expansion goes on at high speed, getting everything ready for high volumen production of the next two-three models. Im sure Elon demanded everything to be ready for Aug. 8. No one believes the Robo will go into production this year, before FSD is perfect which is still an open question. But nothing will or can stop Tesla from ramping up the 2 compelling compacts in at least three Gigas, this year. Millions in Europe and China, are only waiting for an affordable Tesla hatchback, a bit smaller than M3.

[@dexterbadilla2146]

Great video. Thanks

[@jamesdubben3687]

Thanks for the update.

[@blacquejacqueshellaque6373]

The term you are looking for is rip rap,

[@mochutasull739]

Let's go Texas. Don't make Elon pull Tom Zhu in China to help finish the job.

[@BrianBull]

So do we think Giga Nevada is done and all other construction now till forever will all be out buildings?

[@ZaneglerTeslaSemiStalker-vt3or]

This is a great question. I was very disappointed when I learned the original plan was changed yo this separate building. Thinking about it, I think it makes sense so as to not disturb the existing plant. To answer your question, I think it could happen in the distant future if they decide to build Optimus or a new product in Nevada. One more point is that they learned how to produce more batteries in the existing footprint than they ever thought they could making the building expansion unnecessary for battery production.

[@BrianBull]

@@ZaneglerTeslaSemiStalker-vt3or Ya I don't know how much Panasonic owns either of the original footprint, maybe Panasonic will want to build out there share of the space... Not sure how all that works.

[@boostav]

@@BrianBull Panasonic only owns the equipment inside it, they don't own any part of the building and property.

[@TeslaElonSpaceXFan]

❤

[@ssing7113]

Not an engineer obviously.. wtf would you have multi buildings at different gradients / elevations ? Do I have OCD who could have allowed this 😂 Also I thought one render at some Meeting showed it as one gigantic building like Texas??

[@ironeagle22a]

At the rate Chinese EVs are advancing they will eat Teslas lunch. And I’m a Tesla investor. Elon with the empty promises and timelines.

[@theodorehaskins3756]

So if you believe that, then you should probably sell your stock don’t you think?

[@ironeagle22a]

@@theodorehaskins3756 Elon has other things going on that will be profitable. But yes I did sell much of it

[@theodorehaskins3756]

@@ironeagle22a So you’re not sure of what you’re saying, because if you were sure of what you were saying, I would think that you would’ve sold it all. So exactly what is your investment strategy/goals?

[@stevebloom55]

Your patience is rewarded!

[@kenmartin5299]

you don't announce progress

[@robertthallium6883]

Positive sentiment comment for the google bot.