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Would Musk want to be the big fish in a little pond or a little fish in a big pond?
His businesses don't necessarily locate to low cost of living places.
I'd be building that factory in Tennessee or Alabama where all the auto factory components manufacturers are already up and running. To get a dozen components' factories to build new facilities is just not as inexpensive as getting current businesses to build parts.
Would Musk want to be the big fish in a little pond or a little fish in a big pond?
His businesses don't necessarily locate to low cost of living places.
I'd be building that factory in Tennessee or Alabama where all the auto factory components manufacturers are already up and running. To get a dozen components' factories to build new facilities is just not as inexpensive as getting current businesses to build parts.
Tulsa's a long way from anywhere.
I think Musk is still waiting to make up his mind in deciding between Tulsa and Austin. It likely all depends upon if the school district near Austin is really willing to give him a $68 million tax break in property taxes paid during the first 10 years of his factory operation. If it isn't, then Tulsa is the winner!
Would Musk want to be the big fish in a little pond or a little fish in a big pond?
His businesses don't necessarily locate to low cost of living places.
I'd be building that factory in Tennessee or Alabama where all the auto factory components manufacturers are already up and running. To get a dozen components' factories to build new facilities is just not as inexpensive as getting current businesses to build parts.
Tulsa's a long way from anywhere.
Austin already has some auto manufacturing nearby, then there's the close proximity to Mexico which has a lot of auto-related factories.
I remember when Tennessee was just getting started and Alabama wan't even on the automotive radar, so everyone has to start somewhere. For Tulsa, why not Tesla?
Kouplen, for his part, noted that even if Tulsa loses to Austin this time around, it does not mean that Tesla will never establish a presence in the city. This is especially notable considering that Tesla would likely need additional sites for upcoming projects like the Semi’s production ramp and the expansion of its energy products. Thus, for Tulsa, there will be no regrets, regardless of which site Tesla selects for the Cybertruck factory.
“This won’t be the last factory they build or the last investment they make. We’re building a relationship with Tesla that will continue regardless of what happens this time,” Kouplen said.
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