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Musk expressed optimism about obtaining approval from Dutch authorities for full self-driving (FSD) supervised in the Netherlands by March 20th, which would further accelerate Tesla’s autonomous driving capabilities. The company is ramping up production of the Model Y and expanding battery cell manufacturing at Gigabolin, with plans to introduce new products including the Cybertruck, Semi, and possibly Optimus robots.
Tesla’s growth in Berlin is also a strategic move to keep production within Germany, avoiding outsourcing to China—a tactic that competitors like Volkswagen struggle with due to high production costs. Musk emphasizes that Tesla’s ability to produce profitably in Germany will benefit both local employment and the European auto industry.