Tesla initiates temporary shutdown that will impact 2 popular models — here's what's happening
According to Business Insider, Tesla's weeklong shutdown is for production line maintenance. The company intends to ramp up production in the future. It did not specify which lines would increase output.
During the pause, employees can use paid time off or opt for training and cleaning tasks.
The halt aligns with its robotaxi launch, which kicked off June 22, as CEO Elon Musk stated that the first rides will be in Model Ys.
For customers, production pauses can lead to delayed vehicle deliveries or vehicle unavailability.
Common auto industry concerns include parts shortages and inventory management. Tesla paused Cybertruck production for three days in December and reduced production in April because of a battery supply issue.
While perhaps necessary for long-term efficiency, pauses can create short-term uncertainty. Downturns in manufacturing may create environmental risks, too, including with e-waste disposal, metal contamination, and chemical runoff.
Consistent, growing production of electric vehicles is accelerating the transition from gas-powered cars. Significant shutdowns in EV manufacturing could impede this shift, which reduces transportation-based pollution.
Though Tesla reported a 13% year-over-year drop in deliveries in the first quarter, it will continue to play a major part in EV adoption.
The automotive giant's goal is to improve production lines and increase output. Automakers such as Ford and GM have also paused production, a standard industry practice. Still, under the Inflation Reduction Act, manufacturers are incentivized to produce clean-energy EVs, batteries, and solar panels.
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