Tesla to start its factory in China

Tesla and Shanghai government has agreed on a great deal to open car assembly plant in China.

A Tesla Roadster

electric vehicles. (AAP) Source: AAP

According to USA Today, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla has announced its groundbreaking deal with Shanghai government, and Tesla is about to open a car assembly plant in China. 

Tesla was involved in the trade war between China and the US, and it has to raised price on Model S Sedan and Model X Crossovers since China has promoted the tariff from 25% to 40%.

This car assembly plant in Shanghai will save Tesla tremendous cost on paying Tariffs.
Tesla Roadster
For its latest launch, the SpaceX rocket will not have humans on board but a Tesla Roadster. Source: AAP
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By Yu Xia
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, USA Today

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