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Tesla workers report robot injuries, explosions at US Cybertruck factory
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to a report, Tesla's manufacturing workers at the Texas gigafactory have reported incidents of explosions, concussions, and robot injuries. The report claims that worker injuries and safety lapses are common at the factory where the Cybertruck is being built, with one out of every 21 workers reportedly getting hurt in 2022. The incidents include a worker getting pinned by a robot and an explosion caused by water mixing with the molten aluminum press machine. These safety concerns raise questions about Tesla's commitment to worker safety.
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Tesla robot attacks worker as high-speed production demand led to security lapse
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
A Tesla software engineer was reportedly attacked by a malfunctioning robot at the company's factory in Texas, resulting in severe injuries. The incident, which occurred two years ago, came to light through an injury report in 2021. Witnesses said that the robot trapped the engineer, causing visible injuries with metal claws piercing his back and arm. The incident raises concerns about safety lapses and shortcuts taken in construction, maintenance, and operations at the Tesla factory.
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Elon Musk's Tesla manufactures its 1st Cybertruck
BQ Prime
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2y ago
Medial
Tesla has commenced production of its fully electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, at its gigafactory in Texas. The truck, which was revealed in November 2019 and originally scheduled for production two years later, is now being manufactured. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, shared an image of factory workers gathered around the first Cybertruck, congratulating the Tesla team on the milestone.
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Tesla to lay off 693 employees in Nevada, government notice say
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is planning to lay off 693 workers at its Sparks, Nevada location, representing over 10% of its global workforce. This move comes in response to declining sales and increased competition in the electric vehicle market. Tesla has also announced price cuts for its electric vehicles in China and the US. The company hopes these adjustments will stimulate sales and reduce inventory levels. Additionally, Tesla is facing challenges such as a recall of 3,900 Cybertruck pickups and a resubmission of a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk.
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Tesla can bar US factory workers from wearing union t-shirts, court rules
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to a court ruling, Tesla has the right to prevent its US factory workers from wearing union t-shirts. The decision comes amid ongoing labor disputes and efforts to unionize the automaker's workforce. The court's ruling highlights the challenges faced by workers seeking to organize and bargain collectively with the company.
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Tesla is giving some Gigafactory workers a raise. It coincides with a union drive.
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is reportedly raising the pay of hourly workers at its Nevada Gigafactory by about 10% or more starting January 2024, which coincides with a union drive at the factory. The pay raise follows a similar move in the company's Berlin Gigafactory and is seen as a strategic effort to discourage unionization efforts. Swedish Tesla workers have been on strike since late October, demanding a collective labor agreement. Tesla has not commented on the pay raise.
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Tesla moves to pause US agency lawsuit alleging race bias at factory
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla requests a pause in the US agency lawsuit alleging race bias at factory The U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently found merit to a complaint from a former Tesla employee alleging race-based harassment and unfair labor practices at Tesla's California factory. Tesla has now requested to pause the lawsuit filed by the U.S. agency.
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GMC Hummer EV outsold the Tesla Cybertruck last quarter | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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23d ago
Medial
Sales data from the second quarter showed the GMC Hummer EV outselling Tesla's Cybertruck. Tesla sold 4,306 units, while GMC sold 4,508 Hummers. Ford's F-150 Lightning remained the top-selling electric truck. Rivian's R1T sales also declined. The Cybertruck's sales peaked in 2024 but have since plummeted, possibly due to pricing issues or brand damage. Tesla has underutilized capacity at its Texas factory, deviating from its production forecast of 250,000 Cybertrucks annually.
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Tesla to showcase Cybertruck on China tour
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla China plans to launch a nationwide tour to showcase its Cybertruck pickup, targeting its second-largest market. The company hasn't announced specific dates for the tour yet. Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned the possibility of shipping some prototypes of the Cybertruck to China for display, despite the challenges of making the vehicle road-legal in the country. Unlike the US, pickups have been a niche product in China, as many cities, including Beijing, prohibit them from entering downtown areas. Tesla currently doesn't offer the Cybertruck for order on its Chinese website.
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Tesla to top $9 billion spending target this year as it rolls out new models
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla announced an increase in its 2023 capital expenditure, exceeding its previous $7 billion to $9 billion target, as it scales up production and prepares to launch new models. The company's spending is expected to return to the $7 billion to $9 billion range in the next two years. Tesla is gearing up to ship its revamped Model 3 compact sedan and the Cybertruck later this year after factory retooling impacted deliveries and earnings in the third quarter. CEO Elon Musk recently mentioned hesitations regarding a planned factory in Mexico due to economic uncertainties.
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Elon Musk rips media reports of robot 'attack' in Tesla's Texas factory
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk criticized the media's coverage of a robot incident at a Tesla factory in Austin, referring to it as "truly shameful." The media reports focused on a 2021 incident where an engineer was injured by a Kuka robot arm during a software update. Musk defended the Optimus humanoid robots, featured in Tesla's thumbnail, and expressed his optimism about their potential. Tesla's safety record, including incomplete injury reports and safety weaknesses, has been a subject of concern in the past.
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