{"id":12937,"date":"2021-08-17T13:25:02","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T13:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.austinshortfilm.com\/blog\/tesla-gigafactory-austin-4k-day-390-8-16-21-tesla-terafactory-giga-texas-construction-update\/"},"modified":"2021-08-17T13:25:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T13:25:02","slug":"tesla-gigafactory-austin-4k-day-390-8-16-21-tesla-terafactory-giga-texas-construction-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.austinshortfilm.com\/featured\/tesla-gigafactory-austin-4k-day-390-8-16-21-tesla-terafactory-giga-texas-construction-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Gigafactory Austin 4K  Day 390 &#8211; 8\/16\/21 &#8211; Tesla Terafactory &#8211; GIGA TEXAS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ne0dlk9mYuE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Wow, a crazy busy Monday at Giga Texas! Lots of updates all over the site and we&#8217;re still waiting to bring a few more IDRA crates into position. Overall, lots to see in today&#8217;s video!<\/p>\n<p>Please enjoy the video and as always, I appreciate all comments, questions, statements, proclamations and otherwise below!<\/p>\n<p>If you enjoy this content and want more such as behind the scenes and b-roll, please consider supporting me on Patreon at: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/gigafactoryaustindronevideo<br \/>\nOr please consider a one-time contribution via PayPal at: https:\/\/paypal.me\/peterdog?locale.x=en_US or drop some Bitcoin in my wallet here: 3QR1ApDVv6V1sEvApXnfNu42oKK9vRhBPp<br \/>\nVenmo: @AustinBounceHouseRentals<\/p>\n<p>Get your OFFICIAL Swampy tribute T-Shirt here: https:\/\/giga-texas-merch.company.site\/<br \/>\nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!<\/p>\n<p>#gigatexas #tesla #cybertruck<\/p>\n<p>QUAD SQUAD CHANNELS <\/p>\n<p>Jack &#8211; Texas Terafactory<br \/>\nFor 4K flights over new areas and \u201cfirst looks\u201d, there\u2019s no better source than:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCDX-oB1LsCDJqeUNV1i58Sg<\/p>\n<p>Randy &#8211; Terafactory Texas<br \/>\nFor a unique perspective and consistent updates later in the day that show progress within a single day, your must-view source is:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCUZVh4M6Gybjm68y_BBl2bQ<\/p>\n<p>Joe &#8211; Joe Tegtmeyer<br \/>\nFor deep-dives into the mechanics of construction, indications of future plans and overall comprehensive coverage, your go-to source is:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNA<\/p>\n<p>Jeff (me) &#8211; Jeff Roberts<br \/>\nAnd for your daily fix for 4K cinematic fly-overs with occasional \u201ccelebrity\u201d appearances, the place to be is:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCDmfM1DRiTC9E7fuBbul2SQ<\/p>\n<p>Together, we are the \u201cQuad Squad\u201d and there\u2019s no better coverage of Giga Texas anywhere!<br \/>\nEquipment used:<br \/>\niPhone 11 Pro Max<br \/>\nDJI Mavic Air 2<br \/>\nDJI Mavic 2 Zoom<br \/>\nDJI Smart Controller<br \/>\nDJI Mavic Mini 2<br \/>\nAutel EVO II 8K (used on this video)<br \/>\nBlackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K <\/p>\n<p>Music in this video:<br \/>\nArtist:  Jesse Gallagher (https:\/\/youtube.com\/nightimegallagher)<br \/>\nSong: &#8220;The Golden Present&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is my pleasure and an absolute honor to be &#8220;gifted&#8221; the access to sit in the front row of the world theater to witness the best performance of human progress yet!&#8221; &#8211; Jeff Roberts 2020<\/p>\n<h3>More info on Tesla Gigafactory Austin 4K  Day 390 &#8211; 8\/16\/21 &#8211; Tesla Terafactory &#8211; GIGA TEXAS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ss-local-rss\"><div class=\"rss_header\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cn.bing.com\/news\/search\/?q=Tesla+Gigafactory+Austin+4K++Day+390+-+8%2F16%2F21+-+Tesla+Terafactory+-+GIGA+TEXAS+CONSTRUCTION+UPDATE%21&amp;qft=sortbydate%3D%221%22&amp;format=rss\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"rss_title\">Tesla Gigafactory Austin 4K  Day 390 - 8\/16\/21 - Tesla Terafactory - GIGA TEXAS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE! - BingNews<\/a><br \/><span class=\"rss_description\"> Search results<\/span><\/h2><\/div><ul>\n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chron.com%2Fnews%2Fscience-environment%2Farticle%2Ftesla-texas-gigafactory-environmental-regulation-19426500.php&amp;c=13375593727225927889&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTesla dodges Austin environmental regulations with de-annexation of 2,100 acres\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>In a move that sidesteps Austin's environmental regulations ... Travis County means less government oversight at Tesla's Texas Gigafactory, especially when it comes to water use and air quality.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wkyc.com%2Farticle%2Fnews%2Fnation-world%2Ftesla-avoids-texas-law-concerns%2F269-19de0eff-73c8-4231-891c-0b0a78b9dcf8&amp;c=11405818299643984020&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tConcerns after Tesla uses new Texas law to avoid Austin's environmental regulations\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>But many are concerned because Giga Texas will no longer have to follow Austin's environmental ... the closest neighborhoods to the gigafactory, said. How can Tesla deannex from the city?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.statesman.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F2024%2F04%2F25%2Ftesla-factory-texas-law-senate-bill-2038-bypass-austin-environmental-rules%2F73442331007%2F&amp;c=1699857280789374284&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTesla factory exempts itself from Austin environmental regulations through new Texas law\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tesla, Austin\u2019s largest private employer, no longer needs to follow the city's environmental regulations at its sprawling factory campus in eastern Travis County after it successfully applied to ...<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.in%2Ftech%2Fnews%2Ftesla-found-a-way-to-get-out-of-environmental-regulations-at-its-texas-gigafactory%2Farticleshow%2F109571829.cms&amp;c=16775482175412038327&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTesla found a way to get out of environmental regulations at its Texas gigafactory\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tesla's massive gigafactory outside Austin, Texas will no longer have to follow local environmental regulations, thanks to a recent state law. Tesla's 2,500-acre property, which includes its 10 ...<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Faustin%2Fnews%2F2024%2F04%2F25%2Ftesla-austin-layoffs-employment-opportunities.html&amp;c=10058799817247195937&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCentral Texas employers eye new talent pool \u2014 laid-off Tesla workers\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nearly 2,700 employees of the Tesla gigafactory ... find new jobs in the Austin metro with relatively little trouble, provided they want to remain in the area. \"Central Texas has seen significant ...<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.finance.yahoo.com%2Fnews%2Ftesla-found-way-environmental-regulations-160613970.html&amp;c=551008879653722782&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTesla found a way to get out of environmental regulations at its Texas gigafactory\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tesla's gigafactory outside Austin won't have to follow the city's environmental ... respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. When the Texas gigafactory was still under construction ...<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.investing.com%2Fnews%2Fstock-market-news%2Fwhy-teslas-giga-texas-is-now-exempted-from-austin-citys-environmental-regulations-3451780&amp;c=6174549811094051173&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy Tesla's Giga Texas Is Now Exempted From Austin City's Environmental Regulations\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The new law has sparked controversy, with over a dozen municipalities, including Hutto and Lockhart in the Austin area, challenging it in court. They argue that the law undermines their ability to ...<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.statesman.com%2Fstory%2Fbusiness%2Ftechnology%2F2024%2F04%2F23%2Ftesla-lay-off-layoffs-austin-tx-2700-workers-factory-texas-warn-act-notice-says%2F73427439007%2F&amp;c=6925357352974465683&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTesla to lay off nearly 2,700 workers at Austin factory, according to WARN Act notice\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tesla is planning to lay off nearly 2,700 workers at its Austin-area factory in June ... according to the notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. The layoff notice comes ahead of ...<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fmoney%2F2024%2F04%2F23%2Ftesla-layoffs-austin-texas%2F73426415007%2F&amp;c=12409283575480904296&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTesla layoffs: Company plans to cut nearly 2,700 workers at Austin, Texas factory\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tesla is planning to lay off nearly 2,700 workers at its Austin, Texas factory in June, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice obtained by multiple outlets.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kiiitv.com%2Farticle%2Fmoney%2Feconomy%2Fboomtown-2040%2Ftesla-layoffs-austin-gigafactory-travis-county%2F269-e8dfa8dc-3a92-4072-a45a-6d4200427671&amp;c=462139108944314132&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTesla to cut nearly 2,700 jobs at Travis County gigafactory\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now a WARN (Work Adjustment &amp; Retraining Notification) notice sent from Tesla to the Texas Workforce Commission confirms that 2,688 of those job cuts will be at the Austin-area gigafactory.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.khou.com%2Farticle%2Fmoney%2Feconomy%2Ftesla-layoffs-austin-gigafactory-travis-county%2F269-e8dfa8dc-3a92-4072-a45a-6d4200427671&amp;c=4046569375154826397&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTesla to cut nearly 2,700 jobs at Texas gigafactory\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now a WARN (Work Adjustment &amp; Retraining Notification) notice sent from Tesla to the Texas Workforce Commission confirms that 2,688 of those job cuts will be at the Austin-area gigafactory.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            \n            <li>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&amp;aid=&amp;tid=66483cb961384cc1a6f3bdacab2ee7fb&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kvue.com%2Farticle%2Fmoney%2Feconomy%2Fboomtown-2040%2Ftesla-layoffs-austin-gigafactory-travis-county%2F269-e8dfa8dc-3a92-4072-a45a-6d4200427671&amp;c=15104491777195680597&amp;mkt=en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTesla to cut nearly 2,700 jobs at Travis County gigafactory\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now a WARN (Work Adjustment &amp; Retraining Notification) notice sent from Tesla to the Texas Workforce Commission confirms that 2,688 of those job cuts will be at the Austin-area gigafactory.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n            <\/ul> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wow, a crazy busy Monday at Giga Texas! Lots of updates all over the site and we&#8217;re still waiting to bring a few more IDRA crates into position. Overall, lots to see in today&#8217;s video! Please enjoy the video and as always, I appreciate all comments, questions, statements, proclamations and otherwise below! 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