Part 6/15:
Strategic Moves: Cities, Innovation, and Corporate Alliances
In an unconventional development, Musk announced that Starbase, Tesla’s Texas facility, is now officially an incorporated city—a rare occurrence for a new municipality in modern times. This move reflects Tesla’s broader ambitions in infrastructure and autonomous vehicle manufacturing.
Musk also shared images from a test drive at Giga Texas with the Secretary of Transportation, emphasizing Texas’ burgeoning status as a hub for manufacturing and innovation, contrasting favorably with California’s perceived decline.