Toyota and Tesla Partnering to Make Electric Cars

As perhaps the only HN member who lives in Downey, CA, I have to say that I often suspected Musk was up to something but his actions were almost totally convincing otherwise. He had plant layouts done as recently as a couple of weeks ago. Well-played.

The city also did well to try to close the deal, but business is business -- a tough and frequent lesson in economic development. Tesla just kept working the deal and reeled in a big fish. It is sad the way the city got strung along, though.

On the other hand, as an original Saturn owner I had always hoped NUMMI would work out and was sad to see it shuttered. So I at least appreciate that. But oh man, what a Charlie Brown football moment for us here in Downey.

This is awesome for Tesla and the people laid off in Fremont at Nummi. Good stuff.

As a Fremont resident, I cannot be happier!