Tesla’s European gigafactory will be built in Berlin (techcrunch.com)

Article summary

Tesla's European gigafactory will be built in the Berlin area, near the new airport. The factory will produce batteries, powertrains, and vehicles, starting with the Model Y. Elon Musk announced the decision during an awards ceremony in Germany, citing Berlin's excellent art and German engineering as reasons for the choice. A new engineering and design center will also be established in Berlin.

Main themes

• Tesla gigafactory
• Berlin airport
• Electric vehicles
• German engineering
• Corporate decisions

What commenters say

• The Berlin airport's construction problems and delays are a result of poor planning, management, and corruption.
• The airport's issues are not just due to technical problems, but also a culture of corruption and mismanagement.
• The decision to build the Tesla factory near the airport may be risky due to the airport's ongoing problems.
• The airport's problems could have been avoided by sticking to tried and proven solutions instead of trying new and untested approaches.
• The project's failures are a result of inept state and corporate entities prioritizing personal gain over public good.
• The long delay in the airport's construction has led to new safety regulations applying, causing further complications.
• The main issue with the airport is not the building itself, but the software used to manage it.