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Tesla Confirms Production of Optimus Robot to Begin in July with Dual Factory Layout Targeting 10 Million Units Annually
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Tesla Confirms Production of Optimus Robot to Begin in July with Dual Factory Layout Targeting 10 Million Units Annually

During the Q1 2026 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that production of the company's humanoid robot, Optimus, is set to commence in late July or August at the Fremont factory. This announcement comes as Tesla also works on establishing a second factory in Texas, which is part of a broader strategy to achieve an annual production capacity of 10 million units by 2027. The move reflects Tesla's commitment to expanding its robotics capabilities and meeting anticipated demand in the market.

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