A press release from Tesla Motors tells the story.
Although they previously announced they'd be manufacturing their Model S sedan at a plant in New Mexico, some recent negotiations with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and State Treasurer Bill Lockyer changed all that.
California's AB32 legislation that requires the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020 motivated the push to keep the San Carlos based business in California. Research reveals the transportation sector contributes more carbon dioxide than any other sectors. Electric cars, such as those manufactured by Tesla, can make a big dent in this source of emissions.
This new development has several ramifications for those interested in a green career.
- Clearly a manufacturing plant brings a new source of jobs to California. Although the plant won't begin production until 2010, it's a story to keep track of as plans come to light.
- Tracy Arnold, director of jobs and economic growth for California, notes that Tesla will qualify for a grant from the State Employment Training Panel to train new employees. Having funding of $1-1.5 million to train employees is part of the state's commitment to add new jobs and help employees make the transition into a new industry.
Tesla's main headquarters is in San Carlos, California and they opened their flagship sales office on Santa Monica Blvd, in West Los Angeles in May 2008. Another sales office is slated to open soon in Menlo Park.
Does this in theory or in hypothesis make California a pioneer in the green car landscape whereas California will be spearheading not only the environmental conscious generation of Americans but as well as the growth of the potentially lucrative market of green cars.
Posted by: Tie Rod Assembly | February 08, 2011 at 10:54 PM