Tesla eyes expansion of Shanghai Gigafactory - report
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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has applied for an expansion of its Chinese factory, according to Reuters 
The expansion will allow the factory to increase production to 1.75M powertrain units annually, up from 1.25M at present. The report indicates the automaker is also seeking approval for added operations in producing pouch-type battery cells in a trial production rollout. 
Tesla has filed for an environmental clearance for the expansion, confirming at least the consideration of the expansion plans. The expansion plans are now open for public comment. 
The expansion adds to the plans announced by the automaker in April to build a new factory in Shanghai to produce its Megapack large-scale energy unit as well as aims to bolster recycling facilities at its sprawling Chinese facilities.
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