. Tesla? -- if one is a collab, then why not 2?:
March 2021:
Tesla Model 3 spied on test in Pune, India launch expected towards the end of 2021
The Long Range AWD version of the Tesla Model 3 has been caught testing in India for the first time ahead of its launch.
Oct. 2021: ( the dispute )
https://www.firstpost.com/tech/auto-tech/gadkari-to-tesla-dont-import-evs-from-china-make-in-india-for-domestic-and-global-markets-10038711.html
June 2022:
Tesla and the Indian government for more than two years have been negotiating to enable the company to establish itself in the country. The authorities there have made clear that they want the manufacturer to assemble on site the vehicles that it wants to sell to Indians.
Nano One, March 24, 2022:
" The rise in LFP demand,” said Nano One COO Alex Holmes, “is being driven by automotive OEMs and other markets pushing for a localized and diversified battery supply chain in North America, Europe and India."
Jan 18, 2023:
I posted ---- @My69z DB one month ago Radius Research: possibly India.
I had no clue of Musk arguing with India.
I have zero doubt, this is a Tesla / Nano partnership.
3 sidenotes:
1) Yesterday video, DB said the consortium will be @ Candiac.
If you believe Tesla is the OEM, before pilot starts continuous operations, given the significance, would not be surprised if Musk walks in.
2) DB also said the OEM's from IIC, will be @ PDAC, March 5th 2023.
Tesla is included in IIC referencing.
3) DB yesterday @ 2:06 mark on the OEM --- "who many of our listeners will be well aware of".
For me, it's:
Tesla is India.
Tesla is OEM.