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Tesla's Excess Capacity Woes Centered in China

Tesla's Excess Capacity Woes Centered in China

Tesla goes to bizarre extents to prop up output at its Shanghai factory, risking profitability.

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Jun 30, 2023
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Elon Musk visited China in early June and met with top CCP officials. Tesla’s Shanghai factory was undoubtedly a major topic of discussions, given the huge amount of jobs it has created, including suppliers, and its waning capacity utilization. Before his visit, Tesla announced plans of a new battery storage factory in China and launched 9,000 units of …

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