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Tesla to Halt Model S and X Production in May, Shift Resources to Optimus Line by Late July
Production of Model S and X vehicles is set to conclude at the end of May, paving the way for a new Optimus production line. Installation of the line is expected to take several months, with Optimus production initiating in late July to August. The transition shifts resources from existing vehicle models to the new line.
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Production of Model S and X vehicles will end at the end of May, according to a report by @SawyerMerritt. This cessation clears the path for installing a new production line dedicated to Optimus, with the installation process anticipated to span several months. @SawyerMerritt reported comments on plans to initiate Optimus production in the late July to August timeframe.
The timeline follows directly from the Model S and X production halt, ensuring a sequential changeover. The transition involves shifting resources from existing vehicle models to the new Optimus line, as detailed in the report. @SawyerMerritt highlighted comments on the production assumptions, emphasizing the sequential steps required for this changeover.
No specific details were provided on the location or scale of the new production line, per the report. The shift aligns with the end of Model S and X output, marking a resource reallocation to support Optimus development.
