Tesla's Optimus factory nears completion at Giga Texas amid Terafab dispute and Cybercab probe
TL;DR
Tesla is pushing the Optimus factory at Giga Texas toward a 2027 high‑volume production start as its steel frame nears completion and concrete work advances. Concurrently, Tesla and SpaceX are in a trademark dispute with TERA-print over the planned Terafab chip‑factory, with filings seeking declaratory judgment on non‑infringement. Separately, NHTSA has issued a Special Order requiring a sworn accounting from Tesla about its Cybercab certification, potentially exposing penalties if the certification is found flawed, while Cybercab continues operating in Austin.
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