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Old 12-09-2020, 07:42 PM
 
Location: Lake Huron Shores
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So Elon is moving to Austin now. Do you think Tesla cars would finally take off in Texas cities like they did in San Francisco and LA. Do you also hope to see an expansion of charging infrastructure outside the I 10 and I 35 corridor.
I’m also hoping to see more solar power projects. It would be nice to put that hot Texas sun to some use .
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Old 12-09-2020, 08:07 PM
 
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Texas is already the 3rd largest market in the U.S. for Tesla vehicles.
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Old 12-09-2020, 08:36 PM
 
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Texas is already the 3rd largest market in the U.S. for Tesla vehicles.
Yeah they are definitely pretty common here.
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Old 12-09-2020, 09:36 PM
 
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might help to brush up on the Tesla v. TADA thing (wiki) -

""Texas law states "Except as provided by this section, a manufacturer or distributor may not directly or indirectly1) own an interest in a franchised or nonfranchised dealer or dealership;(2) operate or control a franchised or nonfranchised dealer or dealership; or(3) act in the capacity of a franchised or nonfranchised dealer. (Tex. Occ. Code Ann. § 2301.476) and "A motor vehicle shall not be advertised for sale in any manner that creates the impression that it is being offered for sale by the manufacturer or distributor of the vehicle. An advertisement shall not contain terms such as “factory sale,” “fleet prices,” “wholesale prices,” “factory approved,” “factory sponsored,” “manufacturer sale,” use a manufacturer's name or abbreviation in any manner calculated or likely to create an impression that the vehicle is being offered for sale by the manufacturer or distributor, or use any other similar terms which indicate sales other than retail sales from the dealer" (43 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.261).

These laws make it illegal to buy a car from Tesla in person, at a Tesla Gallery. Thus, all Texas orders are taken via the internet or over the phone. Texas residents can still easily buy a car from Tesla, but the purchase is handled as an out-of-state transaction and must be completed before the vehicle ships to Texas. Tesla recently added the ability to include tax, title, license, and registration in the sale price of the car so the purchaser doesn't have to pay that separately once they receive the vehicle. In 2015, Tesla lobbied the Texas Legislature to modify the law[58] to allow Tesla to sell directly to consumers, and specifically allow Tesla employees to discuss "financing, leasing, or purchasing options" at the firm's existing galleries in Austin, Dallas, and Houston.[59] Texas considered legislation in 2015 to allow Tesla to operate in the state[60] but legislation was not passed.[61]

As of 2016, most of the GOP delegates support direct sales while Governor Abbott prefers the current system. According to Texans for Public Justice, Tesla spent $1.3m on lobbyists while dealerships spent $1m.""


"Mars, here we come!!" - Elon Musk/Twitter (today)

at least he knows -

* Mars ->
* Tesla ->

will be via Tejas,


baby.
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Old 12-10-2020, 07:58 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX via San Antonio, TX
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He's confirmed a move to Texas but not where. https://www.statesman.com/story/busi...as/6495684002/
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Old 12-10-2020, 08:16 AM
 
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Is he for sure moving to Austin? Wonder what neighbourhood he would live in.
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Old 12-10-2020, 09:27 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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He's confirmed a move to Texas but not where. https://www.statesman.com/story/busi...as/6495684002/
I dont know where else hed go. Thats typically where the Bay Area eccentric types go. They love them some Austin. The SoCal middle class and Indians from California overwhelmingly prefer Dallas and Dallas receives, by far, the most Californians vs. the other metro areas in the state. San Antonio is mixed bag and Houston gets the Vietnamese and Central Americans from California.
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Old 12-10-2020, 09:50 AM
 
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Is he for sure moving to Austin? Wonder what neighbourhood he would live in.
Private waterfront along the south shore of Lake Austin most likely.

Just like Joe Rogan, JP Dejoria, Matt McConaughey, and Michael Dell's private ranch.

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Old 12-10-2020, 10:05 AM
 
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Is he for sure moving to Austin? Wonder what neighbourhood he would live in.
It's not disclosed but I'm 98% sure its Austin.
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Old 12-10-2020, 10:51 AM
 
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Good for diversity, welcome Elon!
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