Tesla to add Cybertruck shift to clear orders before dismantling line next year

Elon Musk announced that Tesla will add an extra shift to the Cybertruck production line to fulfill the current order backlog. This move is intended to clear orders before the production line is dismantled next year to make room for the Cybercab.
Why it matters
The decision reflects Tesla's strategic shift in manufacturing priorities as it pivots toward autonomous vehicle technology.
"The Cybertruck order backlog is currently far more than Tesla can make before dismantling the line for Cybercab expansion around June/July next year," Musk…
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