CAR WARS: Downey, Long Beach vie for high-end Tesla plant
For weeks, the cities of Downey and Long Beach have been cross-county rivals wooing Tesla Motors like car salesmen, selling offerings to the Bay Area electric car maker ranging from freeway access and housing stock to enterprise zones and stable government finances. The stakes are high for both cities, considered finalists for Tesla, which intends to open a plant by late 2011 to begin manufacturing the new Tesla Model S, a $50,000, four-door all-electric family sedan. Continue reading Press Telegram.
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Once in awhile great opportunities come along that can immediately make a powerful impact to Long Beach. The possibility of Tesla moving their opperations to the city, in my opinion, would make a lifetime impact in the perception of our city. To have a major inovator in a fast growing industry call Long Beach home, could have a domino effect in attracting other similar companies and establish Long Beach as the capital for green business the way Hollywood is known for the entertainment industry.
ReplyDeleteI'm crossing my fingers on this one.