# Optimus

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-22T21:54:14Z**:  — Tesla inaugurates its massive vehicle manufacturing plant in Austin.
- **2026-03-22T21:54:14Z**:  — Elon Musk reveals plans for two advanced chip factories to be built in Austin for Tesla and SpaceX.
- **2021-12-01**: Tesla HQ Move — Tesla officially moves its corporate headquarters from California to Austin, Texas.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Tesla's 41% Valuation Hinges on Robotaxis: Just 2.4M Miles vs Waymo 200M
2026-08-12 00:28:26 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Morgan Stanley’s breakdown reveals that 41% of Tesla’s market cap depends on an unproven robotaxi business. With actual miles stuck at 2.4M and core auto sales declining, the investment case looks increasingly speculative.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/tesla-valuation-robotaxi-risk-finance

### Musk Unveils $25B 'Terafab' to Internalize AI Chip Production for Tesla and SpaceX
2026-03-23 00:26:06 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Elon Musk has announced 'Terafab,' a joint venture between Tesla and SpaceX based in Austin, Texas, aimed at manufacturing proprietary AI chips. With an estimated $20-25 billion initial investment, the facility targets 2-nanometer production to support robotics, autonomous vehicles, and space-based data centers.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/musk-terafab-ai-chip-manufacturing-austin

### Musk Unveils $25B 'Terafab' Chip Strategy for Tesla and SpaceX in Austin
2026-03-22 21:54:14 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Elon Musk has announced a massive $25 billion investment to build two advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Austin, Texas. These 'Terafabs' will secure the supply chain for Tesla's humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles while powering SpaceX's next-generation AI data centers.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/musk-tesla-spacex-austin-chip-factories

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