At the enterprise the production of lithium-ion batteries for cars Tesla.
The company Tesla Motors has opened in Nevada “Gigaframe” — building a plant that will produce lithium-ion batteries for all models of the automaker, as well as for other projects Tesla. The official presentation of the plant, prepared specifically for customers of “Tesla”, was scheduled for July 29, but three days before that date, the company was invited to the company of journalists. In particular, the factory was visited by correspondece Bloomberg and Wired.
Media noted that “Gigaparts” — land and buildings — willing to only 14 percent. At the end of may it was reported that only 10 percent of the completed decoration. However, it has already started test production of batteries for stationary charger Powerwall.
Visited the factory journalists and bloggers also drew attention to the many robotic technology. Most devices are not yet connected, the construction is actually at an initial stage, but Tesla plans to the end of the year to start full production.
According to forecasts, in the second half of 2017 “Gigaparts” will be ready only by 31 percent. However, the company expects that thanks to the plant by 2018 it will be able to increase annual production capacity from 50 to 500 thousand cars, and in three years the company will work to 10 thousand people. When Giavarina” will be completed, its area will amount to 930 thousand square meters, or 262 football fields.
