Tesla Dodges Nickel Crisis With Secret Deal Locking In Supplies

Bloomberg2022-03-30

Sanctions on Russia threaten output of key EV-battery metalCarmaker’s sourcing is called ‘a hidden competitive advantage’A disassembled Tesla Inc. Model 3 battery pack.Photographer: Sean Proctor/...

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火舰鸟
2022-03-31
火舰鸟
With e current climate in Europe, a new plant in Berlin in times like this? Not sure, hope it pays off in e long run. 🤔
火舰鸟
2022-03-31
火舰鸟
What's so secret about the deal? In reality, I up, U gain. Win-win battle. Nothing to be secretive about.....
PaperPlay
2022-03-31
PaperPlay
$TSLA has foresight as it lead by a grp of builders, not men or women masquerading in Business suits.
haircut
2022-03-31
haircut
Must maintain good relationship with vendors to get uninterrupted supply of material
HoSei
2022-03-31
HoSei
👍
xingyunblu
2022-03-30
xingyunblu
Woe

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