Tesla's German factory becomes site for 'Giga-Fest'

Tesla German factory open day Oct 2021 — Guests arrive for a county fair and factory tour at Tesla's factory in Gruenheide, near Berlin. (REUTERS\/Annegret Hilse)

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Reuters

October 09, 2021 07:33 AM

BERLIN -- From flashing lights and booming speakers to sprawling stages and a Ferris wheel, Tesla's factory near Berlin was transformed into a festival site for a one-day county fair on Saturday, hosted by CEO Elon Musk.

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