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Elon Musk Visits Berlin Gigafactory as Tesla Resumes Production

The visit follows a week-long shutdown caused by an arson attack, highlighting challenges and support for the factory's future.

  • Elon Musk visited Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory with his son as production resumed following an arson attack that halted operations for over a week.
  • The arson attack, claimed by a far-left activist group, caused significant production delays and financial losses estimated at over $1 billion.
  • Tesla aims to expand the Berlin Gigafactory's capacity for battery production to 100 gigawatt hours and car production to 1 million units annually.
  • Analysts express concerns over Tesla's growth, with some predicting flat sales volumes for the year and a potential impact on the company's market position.
  • Musk's visit highlighted his support for the factory's workers and the community, amidst challenges from environmental activists and labor unions.
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