Tesla announced their terrible financial results in the first quarter in their earnings call. They had $700 million in losses.

Other information from the Tesla call:

The Model Y could be built under a tent in Fremont but the Gigafactory is a possibility. They are also looking at converting warehouse space in Fremont for the Model Y. A tent may not be neeeded.
The Tesla semi should start production 2020 and the production will likely be at the Gigafactory.

SOURCES- Tesla
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