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    Congratulations on landing Tesla, Texas

    Tesla picks Texas site for second US vehicle assembly plant - https://www.wtnh.com/news/tesla-pick...ssembly-plant/

    "Electric car maker Tesla Inc. has picked the Austin, Texas, area as the site for its largest auto assembly plant employing at least 5,000 workers.

    The new factory will build Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck pickup and will be a second U.S. manufacturing site for the Model Y small SUV, largely for distribution to the East Coast."

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    "Tesla can’t legally sell its vehicles in Texas. A state law requires cars to be sold through franchised dealers, not company stores like Tesla operates."

    I'm betting that has already changed as part of the agreement to locate the plant in Austin.


    Tesla recently opened a HUGE store in the Scottsdale Airpark. They sell very well around here. All of the upscale entertainment districts / shop and dinning areas have dedicated Tesla parking with charging stations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phillbo View Post
    "Tesla can’t legally sell its vehicles in Texas. A state law requires cars to be sold through franchised dealers, not company stores like Tesla operates."

    I'm betting that has already changed as part of the agreement to locate the plant in Austin.
    That would require legislation by the Texas Legislature. Since they only meet every two years and they are not currently in session, that will have to wait until the next session in January of 2021. I doubt it will happen then, either. The automobile industry in Texas will lobby heavily against a change.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    The automobile industry in Texas will lobby heavily against a change.
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    Money talks. They have it and the legislators want it.
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    I am of the same mind as Bo---somehow that change is already baked into the deal.
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    I don't think Tesla competes with many of the other brands.

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