Tulsa has been buzzing since word came out that Tesla, the electric car manufacturer is considering either Tulsa or Austin, Texas as the site for its Cybertruck manufacturing plant. Our city fathers have jumped into high gear to try to land the plant, including painting a Tesla logo tshirt on the Golden Driller at the fairgrounds.
It would be a boon for the city. I’m good with it even though I know that in this day and age its pretty much a shakedown to get the local and state governments to put up as much free infrastructure, deferred taxes, training and other expenses as possible. That’s the world we live in though.
Even if we don’t get it, its been a lot of fun. Above is a short video put together by local Tesla drivers convoying their cars through various Tulsa landmarks.
How is your week going?
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So that explains why the Driller’s clothes have changed color on your photo! I’ve seen this guy a few times before on photos and I really hope you guys get Tesla 🙂
…I hope that Tesla doesn’t bomb like it put in Buffalo, NY! Thanks for hostiing.
the sky in the second photo is amazing
Yet another loss for California. I like the shot of the Golden Driller. It would be cool if someone put a face mask on him!
Fantastic skyscape in photo 2!
Same situation here when Amazon was looking for a place for their second headquarter. There was a lot of buzz on trying to get them either in Virginia or Maryland. Virginia got it.
Great pink sky.
I hope they pick Tulsa and you’re right, it’s going to be whoever offers the most incentives. It sure would be great for your economy.
That’s one big statue! Going good here except i can’t getout today as it’s bucketing down with rain but it’s a perfect day for hibernating.
I like the big statue. It’s the first time I’ve seen it. It’s exciting whenever a huge company wants to set up shop in your town. I hope Tulsa gets Tesla 😉
That is one giant statue in the 1st picture. Stunning sky in the 2nd picture. Have a great weekend.
Cool shots! Hope you get the plant!
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Great sky capture, I like the statue. Best of luck to Tulsa, I hope they get the plant there.
I think our country would do great with more “green” companies, companies that solar panels and electric cars. Thanks for hosting! Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend!
Awesome pics.
They both start with T. I’ll keep my fingers and toes crossed that Tulsa will get Tesla.
Great skies. I don’t know about Tesla. Is the CEO a creative genius or a crazy genius?
NM went all out for Tesla a few years ago, we promised the sun, moon and stars. He went to Nevada.
I was curious what that giant man from thumbnail was.
Wow! The Golden Driller is a sight to see!
Have a blessed day!
I read about Austin being a possible location, didn’t know about Tulsa. Even if either city is chosen as THE site, there’s always a chance of the company dropping out & going somewhere else.
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Gorgeous skies, cool statue . Good luck to Tulsa, but yeah you are of course right on the incentive deal. A couple of bad deals here in our fair city over the years. Big tax incentives, not as much hiring, and then the plants closed and stood empty for a long time. (These were tech companies during those boom years.). Keep us posted……also, thank you for hosting SWF.