Tesla Gigafactory Site to Be Determined Late 2014
Tesla CEO Elon Musk might want “hundreds” of Gigafactories, but the site for the first one won’t even be determined until late this year.
Speaking to investors, Musk confirmed that five states are under consideration for the first Gigafactory site: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas and California. Though the first site’s location is still not determined, the American automaker will soon begin preparation in as many as three states “all the way to creating a foundation,” according to Musk.
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Though creating a foundation may occur in up to three states, Tesla isn’t expected to select the first Gigafactory site until the end of the year. The Gigafactories are a crucial part of Tesla’s goal of producing an entry-level electric vehicle. The proposed plant will eventually cost as much as $5 billion to build and will employ as many as 6,500 employees.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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