Tesla To Build Sedan in CA, Not NM
It looks like New Mexico's SOL. The Land of Enchantment tempted Tesla with a $7m incentive package ( or was that $20m?) to locate the plant for their sometime-or-other upcoming electric sedan. Despite a big announcement from the then-governor's office, Tesla's changed their mind. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the electric car [s]manufacturer[/s] promoter will announce today that they've chosen the Bay Area as the ertswhile production site for the vehicle formerly known as WhiteStar, in honor of the owners of the ill-fated Titanic (as far as we know). What swung the deal in the favor of the Golden Gate State? Well, besides the governator placing an order for his own $100k toy, Tesla will get a sales tax exemption on purchasing manufacturing equipment and grants for training new employees. The company says they'll start production of the $60k sedan (when else but) in 2010– even though there doesn't seem to be even any concept drawings of the new car.Time to revive the Tesla Birth Watch?
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Car 5, Where Are You?
I did. But I was inferring/implying to the yet to be delivered 5th roadster.
Oh boy! I wonder, a couple years from now, what we'll find out my tax money paid for: Hookers? Blow? All I know is, it ain't gonna be no electric sedan! Thanks in advance, Arnie!