Comments on: Tesla to Build the "Model S" Electric Sedan Back in California

By: TIMELINE: Tesla’s Long Road to a Home for the Model S

TIMELINE: Tesla’s Long Road to a Home for the Model S — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:02:56 +0000

[...] June 2008: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger goes to Tesla’s San Carlos headquarters to announce new incentives for electric vehicle manufacturers in the state, including a program exempting EV makers from sales and use tax on manufacturing equipment for building electric cars, and a grant program for training employees. During Schwarzenegger’s visit, Tesla formally announces plans to build the Model S (heretofore code-named “WhiteStar”) .... [...]

By: Politics of Greentech: Nanosolar, Schwarzenegger & Tax Breaks – Earth2Tech

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:39:38 +0000

[...] touted rich tax incentive packages to companies like Tesla, luring them away from competitors (Tesla ditched New Mexico for California’s better [...]

By: Tesla to Open Store in Silicon Valley Next Week ::

Tesla to Open Store in Silicon Valley Next Week :: — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:52:56 +0000

[...] arriving in the state at and a rate of four per week). Several weeks ago Tesla said it had moved the manufacturing of its [...]

By: After DOE Nod, a Long Road Ahead for Green Car Startups

After DOE Nod, a Long Road Ahead for Green Car Startups — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:21:13 +0000

[...] the vehicle in California. It later announced plans to set up shop in New Mexico, and then it was back to California again after the Golden State put together juicier incentives, including a tax break expected to save the company nearly $29 [...]

By: Tesla Model S Factory Deal “99.9% Done”: Downey Mayor

Tesla Model S Factory Deal “99.9% Done”: Downey Mayor — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:49:32 +0000

By: San Jose Wins Bid For Tesla Electric Car Facility | The Green TKR

San Jose Wins Bid For Tesla Electric Car Facility | The Green TKR — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:13:45 +0000

[...] after some serious wheeling and dealing, Schwarzenegger convinced Tesla that California was the righ... by promising beucoup tax incentives and major financial help. His package included a [...]

By: Signet Solar Chooses New Mexico for Plant | Eco Friendly Mag

Signet Solar Chooses New Mexico for Plant | Eco Friendly Mag — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:45:16 +0000

[...] New Mexico might have lost out on the chance to have a Tesla electric car manufacturing plant built in the state, but it’s wooed solar startup Signet Solar. The company, which makes thin-film solar modules, says it will begin constructing a 600,000-square-foot solar module manufacturing facility in the town of Belen that could produce as much as 300MW per year and be operational as soon as 2010. [...]

By: Signet Solar Chooses New Mexico for Plant

Signet Solar Chooses New Mexico for Plant — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:02:26 +0000

[...] Solar Chooses New Mexico for Plant New Mexico might have lost out on the chance to have a Tesla electric car manufacturing plant built in the state, but [...]

By: Signet Solar Chooses New Mexico for Plant « Earth2Tech

Signet Solar Chooses New Mexico for Plant « Earth2Tech — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:00:48 +0000

[...] Written by Katie Fehrenbacher No Comments Posted December 16th, 2008 at 1:00 pm in Startups New Mexico might have lost out on the chance to have a Tesla electric car manufacturing plant built in the state, but [...]

By: Solar Feeds Gadgets » Tesla to Build the “Model S” Electric Sedan in San Jose

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:47:29 +0000

[...] announced in June that it would manufacture Model S in California, instead of New Mexico, which prompted speculation [...]

By: Elon Musk Envisions Tesla Electric Car as Low as $20K | Eco Friendly Mag

Elon Musk Envisions Tesla Electric Car as Low as $20K | Eco Friendly Mag — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:07:39 +0000

[...] interview. The company has discussed plans for a third-generation car before, suggesting prices closer to $30,000. Tesla could produce the low-cost, third-generation electric car in partnership with other major [...]

By: Elon Musk Envisions Tesla Electric Car as Low as $20K « Earth2Tech

Elon Musk Envisions Tesla Electric Car as Low as $20K « Earth2Tech — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:16:32 +0000

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:13:32 +0000

I'm gonna guess they are Babylon 5 fans. The White Star had a smaller cousin in the finale called the Blue Star, so it's very possible the White Star/Blue Star names come from that.

By: Tesla to Build the “Model S” Electric Sedan in San Jose [Earth2Tech - Start-Up News] | Internet Startups

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:36:29 +0000

[...] announced in June that it would manufacture Model S in California, instead of New Mexico, which prompted speculation [...]

By: Tesla to Build the “Model S” Electric Sedan in San Jose « Earth2Tech

Tesla to Build the “Model S” Electric Sedan in San Jose « Earth2Tech — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:04:55 +0000

[...] announced in June that it would manufacture Model S in California, instead of New Mexico, which prompted speculation [...]

By: Zap, Integrity Cut a Deal to Build Cars In Kentucky « Earth2Tech

Zap, Integrity Cut a Deal to Build Cars In Kentucky « Earth2Tech — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:26:55 +0000

[...] operations. Tesla was headed for New Mexico until the Governator himself stepped in and persuaded Tesla to stay in its home state of California. Cities within California are now competing to become Tesla’s new manufacturing [...]