#Manufacturing

Latest • Feb 18, 2026

Tesla meets Giga New York’s Buffalo job target amid political pressures

Tesla has met its job creation target at Giga New York, reporting over 3,460 statewide jobs by the end of 2025. This fulfills a key requirement of its favorable lease agreement with the state. The milestone comes amid political scrutiny, securing Tesla's operational standing at the Buffalo facility.

Stock & Business • Feb 18, 2026

Tesla dodges California sales ban: A conditional victory

Tesla has avoided a potential suspension of its sales and manufacturing licenses in California after complying with regulatory demands from the state's DMV. This resolves a significant legal threat that could have disrupted its operations in a key market. For owners and enthusiasts, it ensures continued sales and service access in California without interruption.

Latest • Feb 17, 2026

Tesla Cybercab: The Radical Bet on Quintupling Production

Tesla has unveiled its Cybercab as a completely new autonomous vehicle that also represents a radical overhaul of its manufacturing process. The company's ambitious goal is to quintuple its production rate with this new approach. For owners and enthusiasts, this signals Tesla's aggressive push toward scaling a dedicated robotaxi fleet and transforming transportation.

Stock & Business • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla China exports 50,644 vehicles in January, up sharply YoY

Tesla exported 50,644 vehicles from China in January, a significant year-over-year increase. This made it the second-largest exporter of new energy vehicles from China for the month, trailing only BYD. This indicates strong international demand for Tesla vehicles manufactured at its Shanghai Gigafactory.

Tesla Semi • Feb 11, 2026

Tesla adds a new feature to Navigation in preparation for a new vehicle

Tesla has added a new feature to its vehicle navigation system in preparation for the mass production of its Semi truck. This update suggests Tesla is making final software adjustments as it nears the manufacturing phase for this new vehicle. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals that the long-awaited Tesla Semi is moving closer to becoming a reality on the road.

Latest • Feb 07, 2026

Tesla secures another lease for a new building in Silicon Valley

Tesla has leased a second large facility, a 267,099-square-foot advanced manufacturing building, in Fremont, California. This expansion signals Tesla's continued investment in its Silicon Valley operations and manufacturing capacity. For owners and enthusiasts, it indicates growth and a potential focus on developing or scaling new technologies.

Latest • Feb 02, 2026

Elon Musk explains why Tesla’s 4680 battery breakthrough is a big deal

Tesla has confirmed it is now producing its 4680 battery cells using a streamlined dry electrode manufacturing process for both the anode and cathode. This breakthrough is significant because it reduces production costs and complexity, which could lead to more affordable electric vehicles and improved profitability for Tesla. For owners and enthusiasts, this advancement is a key step toward cheaper, longer-range cars and a more scalable battery supply.

Tesla Energy • Feb 02, 2026

Elon Musk says Tesla has solved dry electrode battery manufacturing at scale

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla has successfully scaled up its dry electrode battery manufacturing process. This breakthrough is a key step toward producing cheaper, higher-energy-density batteries. For owners and enthusiasts, this could lead to future Tesla vehicles with longer range and lower costs.

Tesla Energy • Feb 02, 2026

Tesla relocates solar panel production to the U.S. at Giga New York

Tesla is shifting its solar panel production to the U.S., ramping up its own manufacturing at Giga New York to an initial 300 MW per year. This move is a key step in Tesla's vertical integration strategy, reducing its reliance on foreign partners. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals a stronger commitment to the solar business and could lead to more streamlined Solar Roof and Powerwall integration.

Latest • Feb 02, 2026

Tesla Achieves Breakthrough in Large-Scale Dry Electrode Manufacturing

Tesla has successfully overcome the key challenges of large-scale dry electrode manufacturing for its 4680 battery cells, a process once considered impossible to industrialize. This breakthrough means Tesla can produce its next-generation batteries more efficiently and at a lower cost. For owners and enthusiasts, this paves the way for more affordable vehicles with longer range and faster production scaling.

Latest • Jan 30, 2026

Tesla confirms that it finally solved its 4680 battery’s dry cathode process

Tesla has confirmed it has solved the key manufacturing challenge of the dry cathode process for its 4680 battery cells. This breakthrough is a critical step toward mass-producing its next-generation batteries. For owners and enthusiasts, this means Tesla is closer to delivering on promises of longer range and lower-cost electric vehicles.

Latest • Jan 28, 2026

Tesla Leases 108,000 SqFt R&D Building Near Fremont Factory

Tesla has leased a large 108,000 square-foot building for research and development near its Fremont factory. This expansion indicates Tesla is significantly increasing its engineering and innovation efforts in its primary manufacturing hub. For owners and enthusiasts, this signals continued investment in new technology and product development.