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Elon Musk will not build personal airport near Austin

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismissed rumors that he would build a private airport in Austin, Texas, today, after reports circulated last week. Musk was rumored to be building an airport for personal use somewhere east of Austin, near the town of Bastrop. “Tesla is 5 mins from Austin International airport. .

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Tesla To Build Next-Generation Vehicle In Austin Before Mexico!

CleanTechnica EVs

Why did Tesla move design & initial production of its next-generation platform for the $25,000 compact car & robotaxi from Mexico to Austin?

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Tesla takes over new industrial park in Austin suburb, potentially for battery production

Baua Electric

The reason why is not confirmed, but it could be for battery production. Despite Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas site in Austin being its biggest gigafactory site to date, the automaker hasn’t shied away from securing more space around the growing central Texas city. million-square-foot. It’s beautiful to see.

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Tesla expands with new 35,000-square-foot building near Giga Texas

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Tesla is expanding its presence in Texas as it snapped up a building located in Hutto, located about 25 miles north of its Gigafactory in Austin. million in renovations to the building, which is located off of U.S. It expects to start renovating the building as soon as this month. Tesla plans at least $1.5

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Tesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’

Electrek

Tesla has applied to build a giant new facility, seemingly to produce cathode materials for battery manufacturing, next to “Gigafactory Texas” in Austin. more… The post Tesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla adds more jobs to build its humanoid robot, hints at production in Texas

Electrek

Tesla is adding more job postings related to building its humanoid robot: Tesla Bot. One of the new postings even hints at production in Austin, Texas. more… The post Tesla adds more jobs to build its humanoid robot, hints at production in Texas appeared first on Electrek.

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As Tesla Giga Texas goes live, Austin aims to become a hub for transit innovations

Teslarati

Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas is about to start its operations, and when it does, it would be one of the United States’ most ambitious vehicle production facilities. The arrival of Tesla in Texas and the influx of companies moving into the state will likely trigger an increase in the number of people residing in cities like Austin.

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