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Elon Musk Denies Tesla-Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Talks Amidst Global EV Expansion

by Ashmita Maria
September 20, 2023
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk categorically refuted recent reports suggesting discussions between the EV manufacturer and Saudi Arabia about establishing a manufacturing facility in the kingdom. These reports, said to originate from sources with intimate knowledge of the matter, had suggested that Tesla and Saudi Arabia were engaged in preliminary talks. A central element of these discussions purportedly involved the Saudi kingdom extending an offer to Tesla, granting them access to specific reserves of essential metals and minerals crucial for the production of electric vehicles. These resources, hailing from various countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, were allegedly part of the enticing package presented to Tesla.

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Musk promptly responded to these reports on the social media platform, now known as X, dismissing them as “utterly false.” His direct refutation left no room for ambiguity, and he firmly rejected the existence of any such negotiations.

 

The potential collaboration between Tesla and Saudi Arabia had piqued considerable interest, particularly given Saudi Arabia’s ongoing endeavors to reduce its economic reliance on oil. Concurrently, the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund has been making significant inroads into the electric vehicle sector, with substantial investments in Lucid Group. Lucid Group, a prominent electric vehicle startup, aspires to challenge Tesla’s supremacy in the industry.

Peering into the future, Musk had previously hinted that Tesla would likely disclose the chosen location for a new manufacturing facility by the close of 2023. Presently, Tesla operates six manufacturing facilities across the United States, China, and Germany, with an additional one under construction in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon.

 

Elon Musk, a figure celebrated for his visionary approach and global influence, has been increasingly engaging with world leaders. Just recently, he held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York, while in June, he met with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These interactions underscore the significance of Musk’s role not just in the automotive industry but also on the global diplomatic stage.

 

Under Musk’s dynamic leadership, Tesla has set audacious targets. The company aims to achieve an astonishing annual sales figure of 20 million vehicles by the year 2030, a monumental leap from the approximately 1.3 million units sold in 2022. To realize these ambitious production goals, Musk has indicated that Tesla may require as many as 12 manufacturing facilities, underscoring the company’s unwavering commitment to the rapid expansion of its electric vehicle manufacturing capacities. Other countries are responding to this shift by implementing policies and incentives to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. This is unfolding in the pursuit of collaboration and a role in changing the landscape of global mobility. Tesla’s influence extends far beyond its own production facilities, as it continues to drive change in the broader automotive industry.

 

As the electric vehicle industry continues its rapid evolution and expansion, Tesla retains its position at the forefront. Musk’s visionary leadership and Tesla’s commitment to innovation and sustainability cement the company’s enduring influence. Although the specific contours of Tesla’s future endeavors remain shrouded in uncertainty, its profound impact on the global automotive landscape remains indisputable.

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A detail-oriented and organized individual who believes in the power of bringing a change through research based policy-making. With an interest in the varied fields of development and labour economics, political writing and filmmaking, I write when I'm not intellectualizing my problems :)

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