Tesla's German plant lowers production target, report says

Tesla Berlin factory — Model Y cars are pictured in Tesla's German plant. (REUTERS)

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August 23, 2023 11:09 AM

BERLIN -- Tesla lowered the production target of its German plant to 4,350 a week in July and August after hitting 5,000 a week in March, and plans to reduce it further, according to a Business Insider report citing internal documents and anonymous sources.

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