Tesla opened a factory near Berlin. “Germany has entered the future”

The Sueddeutsche Zeitung notes that the opening of the Tesla factory in Gruenheide was reminiscent of a state celebration. “Chancellor Scholz and Federal Economy Minister Habeck were present for the handover of the first German-made Tesla e-cars. The head of the company danced and people applauded when the word ‘Gigafactory’ was uttered: some are firmly convinced that electromobility will save the world. Stepped into the future “- we read.

Germany. “Great Ideas Come From Americans”

This investment, worth billions of euros, which was realized in a short time, has created many new jobs: for the first time since German reunification, industrial places have been created on a large scale. German carmakers now have their toughest competitor just around the corner, which is likely to change the balance of power, but also speed up the fight for the best. “

Commentator Die Welt analyzes: “It is no coincidence that the great ideas come from the American Musk: private space missions and the flight to Mars, electric cars when everyone believes that an internal combustion engine is necessary, or his own satellite network so that Musk can even in a few days help in the war. Also in Germany there is no shortage of good ideas, as can be seen at the universities. However, those who want to pursue them often travel to. No wonder that almost all of the most successful companies in recent years have been founded there. In our country, on the other hand, those who think ahead often look suspicious. In our country, the words of former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt are repeated too often: ‘Whoever has visions should see a doctor’.

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Elon Musk. The man of “crazy ideas”

In Gruenheide, just outside Berlin, Elon Musk proved that even the craziest ideas can become reality if you just believe in them and have the courage to do so. Even such that cars can be built in Germany in just two and a half years. “

The economic daily Handelsblatt illustrates it similarly: “For many startup founders, Elon Musk has long been an idol – and now that it has built a giant new factory in Brandenburg in record time, the head of the electric car manufacturer is also praised as a role model by corporations and politicians. “. “Tesla’s pace” is set to become a benchmark for other sectors, said Economy Minister Robert Habeck (Greens).

However, aside from the cult of personality, construction in Gruenheide can send an important message: German authorities can also act quickly if there is the political will to do so. It would be good if the state made it possible not only for financially strong corporations like Tesla, but also for start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises and the self-employed. Perhaps there is someone among them who could become the German Elon Musk. “

Tesla. Elon Musk between genius and madness?

This topic is also occupied by the regional press. For example, the Augsburger Allgemeine daily asks, “Why was Tesla successful? Musk took a big risk and started building with temporary permits. If that failed, he would literally lose billions because he would have to dismantle the unfinished factory at his own expense. Tesla boss hesitates. between genius and madness, and not all managers are prepared to take the risk. But the federal government can make other companies follow Tesla. “

The “Maerkische Zeitung”, which comes out in bordering Frankfurt (Oder), concludes: “With the opening of the facility, the first big step has been taken. Now Tesla, this extraordinary project, has to go into normal operation and increase production. But Brandenburg also has to prove itself – the infrastructure around the factory is here. still in its infancy, the decisive factor will be whether sustainable transport can be achieved, so a focus on rail rather than road transport.

Tesla’s decision to locate in Brandenburg is also related to resources: the deindustrialized east offers space for such projects. The challenge now is to shape this industrialization wisely. It also means conserving resources such as land and water. Brandenburg and the US high-tech company can also set new standards in this field. “