Tesla picks Nevada for giant battery plant

Tesla CEO Elon Musk: "Together with Panasonic and other partners, we look forward to realizing the full potential of this project." (Bloomberg)

September 04, 2014 05:00 AM

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Tesla Motors Inc. selected Nevada as the site for a massive battery factory that will be key to the success of its next generation of electric cars.

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