Tesla Denies Gigafactory Construction Delays

Claims of reduction in hours or jobs doesn't necessarily mean construction has been delayed

Mar 9, 2015

According to a couple of union job postings, construction at the Tesla Motors' gigafactory east of Reno, Nev., has been delayed. Spokespeople for Tesla have said the delay claims are inaccurate and that the project is fully mapped out and funded.

(more on the possible delays to the Tesla Motors gigafactory...)

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