Tesla to Open Cybertruck Factory Near Austin, Offered $60 Million in Local Tax Breaks

By Daniel Friend
Daniel Friend

Daniel Friend is the Marketing and Media Manager for The Texan. After graduating with a double-major in Political Science and Humanities, he wrote for The Texan as a reporter through June 2022. He enjoys working on creative projects in his spare time, such as writing a novel, making a new podcast, screenwriting, or photography.

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Jul 23, 2020
Jul 23, 2020

During a second quarter earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the vehicle manufacturer’s decision to open a new factory in Texas.

“It’s going to be right near Austin,” said Musk. “The location is five minutes from Austin International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Austin. It’s about 2,000 acres, and we’re going to make it a factory that is stunning.”

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