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True or false:Tesla's new factory in Grünheide, Germany is already operational.
True or false:Tesla's new factory in Grünheide, Germany is already operational.
False
True or false: The factory is expected to produce up to 1 million electric cars per year.
True or false: The factory is expected to produce up to 1 million electric cars per year.
False
True or false: The factory will not create any jobs in the area.
True or false: The factory will not create any jobs in the area.
False
True or false: Tesla has not faced any opposition from environmental groups regarding the factory's impact on local wildlife.
True or false: Tesla has not faced any opposition from environmental groups regarding the factory's impact on local wildlife.
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True or false: The factory will not use any renewable energy sources.
True or false: The factory will not use any renewable energy sources.
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True or false: Tesla aims to increase water usage per car to 3.7 cubic meters.
True or false: Tesla aims to increase water usage per car to 3.7 cubic meters.
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True or false: The factory has been decorated with nature-themed graffiti.
True or false: The factory has been decorated with nature-themed graffiti.
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True or false: This is Tesla's first production site in Germany.
True or false: This is Tesla's first production site in Germany.
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True or false: Germany is not a sought-after location for Tesla.
True or false: Germany is not a sought-after location for Tesla.
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True or false: Daimler does not supply components to Tesla.
True or false: Daimler does not supply components to Tesla.
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Study Notes
- Tesla's new factory in Grünheide, Germany is still under construction.
- The factory is expected to produce up to 500,000 electric cars per year.
- The factory will create thousands of jobs in the area.
- Tesla has faced some opposition from environmental groups regarding the factory's impact on local wildlife.
- The factory will use renewable energy sources, including solar panels and wind turbines.
- Tesla aims to reduce water usage per car to 2.2 cubic meters, lower than the industry average of 3.7 cubic meters.
- The factory has already been decorated with science-fiction themed graffiti.
- This is not Tesla's first production site in Germany, as they previously acquired a site in Prüm.
- Germany is a sought-after location for Tesla due to its skilled workforce and central location in Europe.
- The factory could potentially boost Germany's position in the global electric car market.
- Tesla has started car production in Germany with full operating license.
- The company has also been granted permission to manufacture batteries.
- Tesla was attracted to Berlin's startup charm and has drawn in suppliers and other innovative companies.
- The Gigafactory Berlin has opened the door for major projects in Brandenburg.
- Tesla acquired German engineering firm Grohmann Engineering, now known as Tesla Grohmann Automation.
- Tesla had to end all existing business relationships with competitors like BMW and Daimler after the acquisition.
- Tesla already works closely with German suppliers like Bosch, Brose, ZF, Continental, and Elektrobit.
- Tesla is attacking the German auto industry on its own turf.
- The delay in starting production was due to environmental permit procedures.
- Daimler even supplies components to Tesla despite being a competitor.
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