Tesla, the innovative electric vehicle maker, is eyeing the future with plans to construct “first of its kind data centers,” according to a recent job posting on their careers page. As Tesla delves into areas like full-self driving, artificial intelligence, and robotics, its data needs are practically skyrocketing. This may be the driving force behind the brand’s intention to create dedicated facilities.

Self-owned Data centres can help Tesla evade future clashes with the European Union

Data centres house vast amounts of digital information and essential infrastructure, playing a crucial role in today’s tech-centred world. Tesla’s senior engineering program manager position at the Austin headquarters stressed upon the importance of designing and engineering these centers.

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Unlike Tesla, most tech giants such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform already rely on data centre requirements. Furthermore, after Tesla CEO Elon Musk‘s takeover of Twitter (now known as X), Tesla began using one of NTT Global Data Centers’ facilities in Sacramento.

Tesla’s expansion into data collection raises some eyebrows, too. Between 2019 and 2022, Tesla employees shared videos recorded by customer cars, sparking data privacy concerns. A whistleblower leak earlier this year only added to the intrigue.

The implications for Tesla could be immense, especially in Europe where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforces stringent data protection laws. If found guilty, Tesla might be slapped with billions in fines.

But Tesla’s data needs don’t stop with vehicles alone. The company is also exploring energy storage and virtual power plants. Through the Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP), Tesla customers can contribute energy back into the grid during crises, a venture that only further emphasizes the importance of having dedicated data centers in place.

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