Take a tour inside Tesla’s first Gigafactory | CNBC Reports

[@scdi12]

Thanks for supporting Tesla. I'm 73. Tesla has not only made me feel like a kid again, I'm having fun while supporting future generations.

[@christophersmith8486]

Steven C D so cool!

[@Commentator541]

Well that is cool, but you are rich :D 99,99% of the population can just stand and watch.

[@FritzSchober]

I'm 46 and my father 82 and I also "infected" him with the excitement for Tesla and the electric cars. He also seem to have very much fun in supporting the future generations and it's also helping to deepen the bond between father and son to have this common interest now.

[@tristanpatterson3843]

Good on you Steven, never stop learning and wanting.

[@nakkerannakl1627]

Steven C D tesla

[@Sventasis]

Am I liking CNBC coverage? How can this be?

[@stormsurge1850]

Yeah the team they hired for digital media is awesome. They just need to do the same on TV lol.

[@Mrbfgray]

They have some of the best coverage available.

[@firstname7950]

Because you, like all the other brainless battery people, automatically assume anything you like is intrinsically good

[@firstname7950]

@M Heisenberg too funny, you apparently don't know your battery car is neither super or hyper

[@dadsonworldwide3238]

Really amazing to have witnessed this come together in so few years.

[@arthurfrilingos1860]

It seems you hear nothing for a couple of months, then suddenly- you see a video like this, and you realise TESLA have been busy behind the scenes! Making our world of tomorrow!

[@KoZeroSM]

Wait till you see China Gigafactory!! lol

[@BluRey100]

THAT'S WHAT GOD SAID WHEN HE CREATED EARTH.

[@jaredpeterson5335]

I just recently started working out there on the Panasonic side. It is huge, there a lot of ppl, many Tesla's, and so far seems to be a pretty good job.

[@VideoMasher3000]

What do you do there?

[@jaredpeterson5335]

@@VideoMasher3000 I am in training still, but I'm in the press room where the battery ruptures & terminals are pressed out for the battery caps. The ruptures are designed to pop up at a certain pressure & vent out the holes in the terminals incase there is an issue w/ a battery. That's kinda vague but I really don't know enough to try to talk like I do know just yet, lol.

[@VideoMasher3000]

@@jaredpeterson5335That's very interesting lol. How did you end up getting a job like that?

[@jaredpeterson5335]

As far as the specific job that I'm doing, I think it's more or less just kinda luck of the draw honestly. They put you where they kinda need you it seems. I was given a couple choices within the "top cap" area of the battery manufacruring process (there are several different areas in the manufacturing of the batteries. I dont know what all they are or how many there are. There are many it seems, my area is "Top Cap") they had a couple positions open in assembly, a couple in press, & one in quality control. I took 1 of the press positions. I didn't apply for it specifically per say.

[@jaredpeterson5335]

I didn't like assembly because it's in an ultra clean environment and you have to put booties over your shoes, put on one of those like tyvex full body suits, cover your head, wear a mask & all that stuff. My body temperature runs hot enough as is, I don't need any extra layers, nor did I like the idea of having to take all that shit on and off every time u go on break, lunch, etc. The press room is a little different, that stuff isn't needed. Its just really loud so the worst I have to deal with is keeping earplugs in all the time.

[@cahayanwar]

I think between here there, CNBC does produce quite a bit of fair reporting. I like this one.

[@arujbudhraja]

That's because they're right now talking about the States and NOT the rest of the world.

[@omgwtfbbqstfu]

As long as they stay away from politics, as with all these outlets.

[@_PatrickO]

lol, this is outside the US content. In the US, they trash tesla.

[@spaceowl5957]

What do you mean by "fair"? This put Tesla in a positive light and cause you agree with that it's fair? I think all reporting is inevitably biased, because you're condensing information and so it will never represent reality perfectly

[@RawbLV]

@@spaceowl5957 Plus the 3 minute tour didn't mention battery production, nor how a big chunk of the factory is reserved for Panasonic, and the reported didn't even take an interview from a single worker, yet all people in the comments are worried about the 9 dollar lunch for visitors, amazing priorities.

[@adityasuraj4093]

Elon is big Tech gaint... He is shaping future with his different companies...

[@justicewarrior9187]

Shut up and go buy a toilet!

[@olivers-g4021]

@@justicewarrior9187 ?

[@RawbLV]

@@justicewarrior9187 Nice priorities you've got there.

[@justicewarrior9187]

@@RawbLV Please refer to my self as "They or Them" thank you VERY MUCH! I'm a gender non discriminatory non binary!

[@eddielookingbeautifulbravo8]

@@justicewarrior9187 lOL :D

[@level1life79]

That factory is amazing, Tesla is going to be huge within 10 years!

[@zacharyking6171]

They aren't already?

[@incorpshar9868]

Will they provide more jobs and opportunities than the oil and gas industry? Just wish to know our of curiosity

[@hadesobscuro2822]

@@incorpshar9868 What do you mean?

[@im4udevco]

I've been a Tesla fan and love my Model 3. I know Elon has a great heart and vision and I know he will succeed (already has). He's pushed the boundaries of BEV forcing the industry to take EVs very seriously. I'm looking forward to buying another Tesla. Designed and made in America with pride with the envy of the world. What's the problem?

[@sander4256]

Love the fact that they incorporated their key supplier in the factory. Reducing a lot of costs and problems with transportation and communication.

[@chrisose9126]

Did CNBC wake up on the wrong side of the bed today? They almost always create Tesla FUD

[@chengyoujiang6076]

That's why Tesla is better than you think.

[@josh_m]

@@chengyoujiang6076 that makes no sense

[@josh_m]

Yeah this was a pleasant surprise!

[@chengyoujiang6076]

@@josh_m It makes!!! Tesla is very good!!!!!!!!!

[@josh_m]

@@chengyoujiang6076 I know that!!!!

[@yashodeeppatil995]

I work here... It's good to see your workplace on KZbin

[@AlanMaignan]

As a worker, do you know if there is tour (like they do in Fremont) ?

[@yashodeeppatil995]

Alan Maignan Yes they do have tours at Giga as well.

[@Celestial-Idiot]

Alan Maignan only for family members and friends of someone that works there, you can't just show up and get a tour

[@AlanMaignan]

@@Celestial-Idiot I asked and they also do tours for clients taking delivery of the car at the Gigafactory. None of those situations apply to me. I drove from Montréal (Canada) To SF and drive pass it tomorrow.

[@Celestial-Idiot]

Alan Maignan you won't be able to see it though unless you get off the freeway and go up the road where security is

[@stephaniehale946]

*It's a good time to accumulate as many TSLA stocks as possible, people. This is the future. Musk is the visionary in the segment and is setting a precedence in the industry. Buy it and hold it for at least 5-7 years. You will thank me later.*

[@yangxinglu8779]

Stephanie Hale explaine why cuz u hold tsla?

[@stephaniehale946]

@@WilliamJCroft That's the reason why it's a good time to buy TSLA.

[@laurenpage3548]

yeah you do that stephanie, you buy all day long. moron.

[@Singuy888]

Don't listen to the haters. If you have conviction with a company, stick to it. Lots of people called me a moron for buying AMD at 9s and 10s. "Intel will crush AMD with their money, AMD is trash, going bankrupt". Well can't find anyone calling me stupid now. Doubters and haters are the real losers. Just imagine all the Apple and Amazon haters. If they were not hating so much, they would be multimillionaires by now.

[@tongtran007]

Couldn’t agree more Steph. Tesla commands 75% of the EV market in the USA and is transitioning us to a sustainable world

[@davetv4705]

This is one of the greatest projects in the World! Kudos Elon I can't wait to buy one of those electric cars.

[@duudleDreamz]

Great reporting, thanks Uptin, stoked about Tesla. Rather than getting depressed about bad climate news, we must do like Tesla and engineer our way through the upcoming challenges.

[@aylyi-huh9355]

dear CNBC, can you just create a separate show for Uptin?? The Uptin Show is good enough

[@justinsjourney3224]

Man. I didn't realize the factory aimed to be net zero and produce ALL of its own required energy to function. That's absolutely daunting!

[@ZimZam131]

They will never be net zero until they can produce a battery that doesn't use rare metals.

[@A9Racer]

The chinese gigafactory will be completed long before the one in nevada does, mark my words!

[@thedevilsadvocate886]

The chinese well steal all the tech and within a few years have competing models that are suspiciously similar - mark my words. They did that with boeing 😒

[@221b-l3t]

@@thedevilsadvocate886 The goal of Tesla was to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport. If China steals the plans and builds millions of electric cars and trucks Tesla kinda succeeded. The fact that all major automakers are now working on serious electric cars also is a sign of success. 15 years ago nobody though electric cars would just be around the corner and that they could have great range and performance. That's why they open sourced many their key patents for making an electric car. Of course they'll still try to make the best electric cars and stay ahead of the competition but that won't be the case forever. If they survive as a major car manufacturer over the decades that will have been a major achievement.

[@MladenVass]

@@thedevilsadvocate886 The chinese don't steal because they got high quality products.No usa car manufacturer can't make a car that doesn't brake after 2 years!

[@joshuabudiarto5036]

imagine a worker traveling there with a non-Tesla vehicle

[@thedewboyzz]

All of them do lmao

[@mistermood4164]

tesla are pricey what do you expect?

[@mistermood4164]

@Shaheen Jackson that's many people's annual salary

[@fwily2580]

High school reporting. Be very scared when people say “ we are changing the world “ . He gives better information on his lunch.

[@honkhonk8009]

True. Highschool reporting at its finest

[@mplsridah]

Guy might be new to journalism, he's excited about all things driverless lol

[@ravender8930]

Love the brand Tesla! So dope!

[@bicyclist2]

I'm a big fan of Tesla. I hope to own one some day. Thanks.

[@chrismadden9777]

Michael Scott?

[@Francisco-j1e]

It's worth to be alive just to see Tesla changing the world, and this factory is gynourmous

[@philrabe910]

You guys should have shown an outline of the full size of the Gigafactory when complete.

[@RealWorldPolice]

Phil Rabe Why? This is supposed to be news reporting, not dream reporting.

[@xbxb]

Love this Guy. No snippets of FUD comments, Just straight reporting.

[@asheemsahu2946]

Really enjoyed the video!!

[@AnirudhGargi]

No bullshit. Straight tour. Appreciate CNBC doing this.

[@humanbeing2009]

Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic. Thank you for a current in depth look at one of the most important steps anyone, anywhere, is doing to minimize our dependence on fossil fuels.

[@richardcurren7351]

I'm glad that Tesla is building factories in America.

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

Nice factory ! *All clean and tidy.* More electric cars will be better for the clean air in the city ! We can all benefit from cleaner air :-)

[@azizkhonakramkhonov]

Probably the most useful channel on KZbin

[@seminolerick6845]

I’m retired now, but most of my career was in a factory environment. Some were good... a few... not so. A new facility like this, is clean & safe... BIG plusses ! I assume the wages are decent... $9 for lunch seems a bit high, but they ARE somewhat remote. Nicely done report 👍

[@abhishekkapoor214]

This video is really informative...🔥🔥

[@oliviamonkey]

Co-founder I think Founder Elon is the brain here the rest is about finances.

[@homehealthphysicaltherapy]

Go Tesla! We love, and are rooting for you!

[@dimagoat7365]

New York in Canada!?

[@CNBCi]

Buffalo, New York.

[@smallbluemachine]

It's part of the unorthodox measures the State of New York has taken to reduce crime.

[@cwg73160]

New York plans on expanding in the near future.

[@meh2063]

@@cwg73160 yeah this is just a little foreshadowing

[@alquinn8576]

to be fair, we all know the good part of upstate new york is called Canada

[@tongtran007]

Wow a great video about this company changing the world. More please 🌍

[@strangelylookingperson]

Why it's changing the world, in China they have tons of electric cars. Other Western companies also produce them, obviously, they are not so flashy as Musk

[@unboxingtheboxx]

I LOVE TESLA❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@louismaltese8329]

I see the future.....

[@135iN55]

Like Musk's promise that SpaceX would colonize Mars by 2018.

[@nickymoloney4218]

How is it that I don't see Americans wearing "square boots", though they have "square feet". :-)

[@nickymoloney4218]

China Gigafactory might start production next year, and "Autonomy Day" "Shareholder Day" videos are promising!

[@135iN55]

@@nickymoloney4218 On Mars?

[@135iN55]

@Zyipitoe Yeah he did in 2002. Check your facts. Musk is another Downsy millenial with a criminal mindset. Of course he knows its impossible to get through Van Allen. Hevs looking to extract another $20B from tax payers through a shell company to his personal bank account. Just like he bankrupted Tesla after we poured them $800B in taxpayer subsides--all lost.

[@MICHGO1]

A GOOD REPORT JUST EASE UP ON THE CRAPPY MUSIC.

[@cobra5569]

Its my dream car to own a Tesla Model S

[@mariasaint-brice3406]

Roadster 4 me 😉😊

[@winklerboy2747]

I have one

[@WackyJack]

"There's actually more spots for expectant mothers than just visitors" - Minor detail in this video, massive deal overall. Kudos to Tesla. Thanks for the great tour of Gigafactory

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Do they have handicapped spots? They could just give expectant mothers handicapped stickers. That should allow them to use fewer spots overall.

[@francoparonesso7264]

The fork lift in the factory operates with gas not electric. How does it mean?

[@tarawill1979]

Dont forget about the Panasonic side...I use to work there.!

[@ripper_0997]

I went on a school trip with other students from other schools on a interview for a chance to work for them and even get a share of their stock. Too bad I didnt make it, you didnt even need experience either. It was a pretty amazing tour. Fun fact I went about a month or two before this guy.

[@HEMAN-T98]

Awesome work , elon !!👍👍

[@fionnbarrett1030]

Finally I person who likes tesla reviewing them

[@aan7576]

Lunch cost me $ 9.8 . When people in my country get sallary under that for 8 hours work (one day)

[@jockojohn3294]

Yes, but what is your average daily cost of living?

[@totalhighconcept]

Rice meat egg = $0.30 for you

[@aan7576]

@@jockojohn3294 about $4 for food or you can get under that

[@aan7576]

@@totalhighconcept really. For america thats cheap

[@Jimmy_Jones]

For a company meal I would expect it to be $5

[@zodiacfml]

If only they can produce much more batteries. It is the bottleneck to their current products, Model 3s and Power storage products.

[@Torjus_]

Raw materials. Seems to be an issue at the moment, except cobalt which Tesla use very little in their batteries compaired to the rest of the industry.

[@JakeobE]

The bottle neck no longer exists as demand for the model 3 has fallen drastically, which is why they lost more than $700 million this last quarter due to decreases demand.

[@madman3891]

@@JakeobE It was deliveries that caused the loss not demand, they still have a several months long waiting list. A car is only marked as sold once it's delivered, this is one of the reasons why tesla began using its semis because they weren't delivering fast enough.

[@suttsd]

@@JakeobE there were 10,000 teslas in route to be delivered that didnt get counted in the numbers

[@sd961960]

@@JakeobE demand is higher then ever, your getting misinformation

[@CommandoMaster]

Great lunch cafeteria and options. Also they should give Tesla employees free shirts.

[@_PatrickO]

They do. The swag shop is for extra stuff.

[@vishnupriyatham1170]

Great One! Thanks, CNBC

[@jackinat0r114]

Exciting stuff! Keep it up Elon

[@kathie1623]

Very exciting to see! I just bought a red Model 3 and I love it so much. This factory is really unreal!

[@czealtamahawk1228]

You should ask them about the parts and service costs after the basic warranty has expired.

[@苑舉民]

Frankly, that you paid $9.68 for your lunch at the gigafactory is not cheap.

[@christopher756]

They are Tesla employees, probably making well over the median income for that geographical area. A $10 lunch is NOTHING! I live in NYC and pay well over that each time I go out to eat

[@苑舉民]

@@christopher756 Sorry to hear that. Then, you're better off having your meals home.

[@christopher756]

@@苑舉民 No need to be sorry, I'm happy to pay for a good lunch (sometimes.) Just saying Tesla employees make good money - a $10 lunch is not that expensive.

[@苑舉民]

@@christopher756 I see. Being a PhD from Dartmouth, I miss the US, where the government red tape is minimized.

[@christopher756]

@@苑舉民 Come back and bring your talents to the US! We can always use smart people

[@peace10000able]

I got a model 3 and love it

[@pitech4446]

i can't wait until i get my model 2 with tesla stock money, go tesla

[@Cryptosifu]

People buy this stock! It will become the most valuable ever. 600.00 now. I see this stock going to 10k, with splits.

[@Cocoatreat]

Great report! Loved 💕 it!

[@DjManeyecool]

This video is amazing, great to see that the building is doing great & is expanding to a higher factor. Great job to all at Tesla & Gigafactory. Can't wait to see the Diamond shape take shape.

[@abhishekalwaysrocz1]

The best thing about the giga factory is that elon musk applied physics to optimise every bit of the giga factory and it is working! 😍

[@dianec2218]

I love their business model...I work there. Tesla takes care of us.

[@KenHeslip]

Imagine if some of the €640 BILLION fossil fuel subsides were diverted into renewable tech like this.

[@mightytesla5861]

Good Job Uptin! Make one on the factory in China once it is finished.

[@Eduardomiramar22]

Am subscribed because of good information

[@TheG4ost]

Tesla's giga factory is amazing!

[@FukutenshiYoufan]

It's reaallyy massive, hi-tech, and super-cool. 💕 I wish I can buy Tesla stocks, work there, buy a Model S/3/X/Y/A/F, or anything for this e-careligion.

[@kwanshek6572]

This is a very well done video with footage of some areas usually not seen. Uptin did a very good job here. Only wish CNBC is at least “neutral” & “fair” in its daily coverage of Tesla. Thanks for being the voice of reason Uptin!

[@mohammedalam5640]

Meanwhile Tesla stock has been downgraded as the company continues to burn through cash Automation and high tech is great but demand for electric vehicles is still relatively low other than in China where the government is mandating electric cars

[@alfredwilliam1184]

It is not just the cash they are burning through, it is the bloody cars self igniting, a hole new way of recycling.

[@dmarten102]

As of Feb. 2020, the stock is through the roof.

[@mohansantwani811]

Great job, Tesla is doing so much great to the environment, going to change world economy,wish them all the best.

[@Diegopauel]

3:20 It's an autonomous forklift. "Ah like an autonomous car, right"? Yes.. But it's a forklift.

[@andrewsteinhaus8267]

How about more information on the when, And where is the Y and the semi is going to be built

[@SevenDeMagnus]

So cool. Can you catch the horse and keep it as your own? As your pet?

[@MrBrew4321]

I don't think so. They are sorta protected, same reason you couldn't just catch a deer to keep. However some government agency (the blm I think?) periodically corals bunches of them to cull the wild population a bit (why? lol). And I think you can buy them pretty cheap cause they have to spend more bunches of federal bucks (pun intended) to keep em alive in the corals. But be warned, you'd be buying a wild animal, I remember decades ago my uncle yelling at me because I went near his coral where he bought and kept wild horses, apparently there are extremely strict protocols for converting them into a working animal, and it's an expensive process that if done wrong makes you waste lots of money, and dumb kids don't under stand animal psychology...

[@deanperry3407]

SevenDeMagnus : www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/adoption-and-sales/events

[@JoeWong81]

Thanks for the tour bro

[@dabbimame2331]

it took me this video to learn that wild horses still exist

[@DavenH]

"because, well, it's lunch time" was dramatic emphasis needed here lmao

[@ILFforever]

so... is no one going to talk about chewbacca

[@MuszZico]

Many of em

[@manuelangelbenitomulet2445]

when is it supossed to be finished?

[@yazgaroth]

They could grow their own food and make the factory even bigger ^^

[@sonamtomar3815]

Is this tour available for public?

[@RUOXULUO]

Spotted that Square register in the cafeteria! hahaha all tech co. are interconnected

[@jacobstewart1155]

Our coffee bar uses it too.

[@christopher756]

$SQ and $TSLA to the Moon!

[@himanshupatel4264]

Great to see a giant company that will shape our future in the automobile sector. Work has been done behind this technology. it is highly appreciated.

[@johnnybgoodeish]

I wanted to see the factory machines producing things and did not really need to know about the Tesla merchandise sale -disappointed about content.

[@fenderstratguy]

I'd love to see about another 100 guys like Elon Musk to rev this country up and take us into the next century. He may have his flaws, but damn! What a difference he has made on this planet!!

[@Avengerie]

After watching the video: UBI is the way to go.

[@jerseysama]

Go andrew yang 2020.

[@lamdao1242]

And this is why Andrew Yang's UBI is required. 90% automated in some sections. Operating 24 hours a day. Automated fork lifts. I'm also guessing that most of the folks who work here are have technical diplomas and degrees. Folks with just high school or no high school education may serve in the canteen. They don't even need that many janitors. So what do these people do?

[@christamblyn6780]

Where's the reefer lounge?

[@sarbajitdas7659]

Tesla is superb in his sustainable development of his factory hope soon tesla will change the whole world

[@sharongillesp]

Love Tesla's business model. It's a shame more American businesses can't learn. They don't even have to be imaginative - Elon took all of the guest work out. But being bold and courageous requires a commitment to your passion and from what I can tell most business people and politicians don't have any. Soooooo, China's kicking our arses while we fight with extreme right nationalism going amuck!

[@dmarten102]

Don't forget the quarterly trade deficit the US runs with China. The US is subsidizing their ascendancy. The people working at Tesla buy into the idea to build the future.

[@Isaac-re2il]

They making one in uk now🥳🥳

[@anony88]

My cousin works there

[@danielwhyatt3278]

It’s magnificent when you get to see all of this being developed so cleanly and beautifully. Is the gigafactory in the US completed now?

[@tarpon22]

So where will all these batteries go once they go bad?

[@starlight2371]

Hooooly MMMMOOOLY!!! WHAT AN EXCELLENT QUESTION!!!! MR. ENGINNNEEER ??? ARE YOU OUT THERE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION?? I think it never dies because they charge the car with a cord.

[@starlight2371]

LLLLOOOOKK!!! Just drive the Mercedez Benz when it rain. Put the EXPENSIVE Car in the GARAGE. Keep you safe and keep you from being electricuted. It is only use for as a Status Symbol.

[@sd961960]

They get melted down in a furnace with filters that remove any toxic gasses and the various metals are split into their original form and then reused

[@neyte7313]

@@starlight2371 uhm, your comment makes zero sense. Mercedes Benz is expensive while Tesla is cheap. Tesla is absolutely safe during any rains (idk why do you think you will be electrocuted). And why do you need to have a car in the garage? Isn't the whole point of a car to get you to a different place?

[@amaz6948]

Clean energy for the win

[@bttmndl]

one day machines will be build gigafactories on mars

[@MrSvenovitch]

I wish everyone who gets a boner when hearing the word 'Mars' was already over there

[@newsionl6092]

It is not Tesla who carry Tesla, but Panasonic.The future will not be the competition between Tesla and Chinese electric vehicles, but the competition between Panasonic and CATL.

[@MrSifaperdire]

Nice video, maybe next time you could dig a bit deeper on some technical aspects

[@tcha3562]

Tesla has such an integrated and intense manufacturing factory makes me wonder what it would be like for manufacturer in the future

[@jpmorgan187]

"Kilowatts per hour" Way to fuck up the most basic measurement of energy. Should be kilowatt hours.

[@qwertygames2339]

Ah yes, kilowatt hours, that one thing all news reporters are supposed to remember from decades ago in their highschool science class. Shame on them. A few hours of pointless subject matter should last you centuries damn it!

[@lynque2967]

I got questions, why the land beside the factory no trees?

[@dmarten102]

Nevada is mostly desert, few trees mostly at high altitudes. Very dry climate.

[@135iN55]

The giga carbon foorprint is off the charts.

[@johndarmon4989]

it seems strange that a giga battery factory is using propane powered forklifts when electric powered units are readily available.