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Tesla says it will cut the cost of next generation vehicles in half

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Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.CEO Elon Musk and other executives outlined the goals during a 3 1/2-hour investor day presentation at Tesla's Austin, Texas, headquarters Wednesday as they presented the company's third master plan.The changes could bring the cost of a new generation of vehicles to around $25,000.

Many investors were hoping to catch a glimpse of the next generation vehicles, but Musk said they wouldn't be shown until a proper product unveiling."We'd be jumping the gun if we answer your question," about the new vehicles, he told an analyst.Shares of Tesla fell nearly 6% in after-hours trading during the presentation that ended just after 8 p.m.

Eastern time.Musk announced that Tesla plans to build a new factory in Mexico near Monterrey. Company executives said it will not take production from any other factories, where Tesla expects to expand production.

They said the Mexican plant would build the next generation of vehicles, which also will be built at other factories.It's likely that the next generation vehicles will be smaller than the current ones to bring the prices down, but that wasn't clear from the presentation.

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