Elon Musk Refocuses on Tesla Growth with New Texas Lease and "Ecological Paradise" Plans

Tesla is leasing a 300,000-square-foot Austin Hills Commerce Center property to expand its Central Texas operations. This June 1 move puts the company near its enormous Giga Texas manufacturing facility and shows Elon Musk's increased focus on his core businesses following a time of high-profile political participation.

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Elon Musk Refocuses on Tesla Growth with New Texas Lease and "Ecological Paradise" Plans

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