Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said "excessive automation" at its factory was a mistake, and that human workers are "underrated." He blamed an overly complex network of machines for the problems the company has experienced in meeting production targets for its Model 3 electric cars. It has failed to reach the planned level of 5,000 vehicles per week, leading to delays in customer deliveries and raising doubts about whether its 2,500 per week target is achievable. Musk suggested more human workers will be needed to make the production process work more effectively.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said "excessive automation" at its factory was a mistake, and that human workers are "underrated." He blamed an overly complex network of machines for the problems the company has experienced in meeting production targets for its Model 3 electric cars. It has failed to reach the planned level of 2,500 vehicles per week, leading to delays in customer deliveries and raising doubts about whether its 5,000 per week target is achievable. Musk suggested more human workers will be needed to make the production process work more effectively.