Tesla has just kicked off construction of its massive Megapack factory in Shanghai, marking a major milestone for the U.S. carmaker in the Chinese mainland! 🎉🏗️
The new factory, which began construction on Thursday, is set to produce Tesla's powerful Megapack energy storage batteries. These mega batteries are designed to provide energy storage and support, helping stabilize the grid and prevent outages. Talk about electrifying news! ⚡🔋
According to Tesla, the factory will initially roll out 10,000 Megapack units every year, equaling nearly 40 gigawatt hours of energy storage. That's a huge boost for sustainable energy initiatives! 🌍💚
Spanning approximately 200,000 square meters and with a total investment of around 1.45 billion yuan (about $203.94 million), this is Tesla's first Megapack factory outside the United States and its second plant in Shanghai. The first, a Gigafactory inaugurated in 2019, had an initial investment of over 50 billion yuan.
\"I believe the new plant is a milestone for both Shanghai and Tesla,\" said Tao Lin, Tesla's vice president. \"In a more open environment, we can create a new Tesla speed at the Megapack factory and supply the global market with large-scale energy-storage batteries manufactured in China.\" 🚀
Lu Yu, an official of the Lin-gang Special Area Administration, added, \"With Tesla's benchmark project, we anticipate that within the next three to five years, an industrial cluster centered around energy storage will rapidly emerge.\" 🌟
This exciting development not only strengthens Tesla's presence in the Chinese mainland but also signals a bright future for sustainable energy solutions globally. Stay tuned, amigos! 😉
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Tesla's 'milestone' mega battery factory breaks ground in Shanghai
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