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The conversation also turned towards Tesla’s burgeoning megapack factory located near Houston, Texas. Brian highlighted that this new facility would be integral to their production plans and could significantly ramp up their battery production while emphasizing the importance of local factories in meeting U.S. energy needs.
Despite initial excitement around the factory announcement, the stock response was muted in after-hours trading, reflecting broader market sentiments rather than specific reactions to Tesla’s news. Brian emphasized that building this new factory represented another step forward in Tesla's ambitions to dominate battery production.