Tesla factory outside Berlin to cost €4 billion
By DW
23 November 2019 |
8:41 am
New details have emerged about Tesla's plans for a brand-new "Gigafactory" outside of Berlin. The massive project is set to bring thousands of jobs to the area, with construction slated to begin in early 2020.
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