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Tesla Motors Inc. fell in extended trading after the electric-car maker backed off its full-year vehicle sales forecast.
Tesla said it now aims to deliver 50,000 to 55,000 vehicles this year, compared with a previous target of 55,000. The company sees third-quarter production and deliveries of just more than 12,000 vehicles including just a few Model X sport utility vehicles.
Reaching the initial target may be a stretch because some interior suppliers might not be able to increase the flow of high-quality parts fast enough to meet the Model X production plan, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on a conference call with analysts. Because the SUV and the existing Model S share the same assembly line, a shortfall by one Model X supplier could slow output of both vehicles.
All is not wine and roses at Tesla, despite the glowing press they receive.
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(Score: 3, Informative) by DECbot on Saturday August 08 2015, @01:29AM
I don't think that should be a big concern. Yes the giga-factory is dependent upon the chemistry but not the car. The battery is designed to be replaceable in 5 to 10 minutes at a 'gas' station, so as long as the new technology can fit in the current battery tray there shouldn't really be any issue at all.
*No, the batteries aren't replaced at service centers now but in the future Musk does envision that they would be exchanged when drivers are on long trips, paying only a service charge for labor and the cost of the energy stored into the cell. That's why his solar business and battery businesses are so important. Also why the battery tech is open source.
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