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Plans for Tesla's $1.1 billion Cybertruck plant advance

2020-10-08T12:48:00-04:00

While no contractors have been officially announced for the project, Tesla procurement manager Jessica Munoz told the Community Impact Newspaper that two general contractors have been selected but not yet named. The firm also is looking for subcontractors for various jobs including site logistics, painting, flooring, fireproofing, interior finishing, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical projects.

In July, Tesla announced the purchase of a site near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to build its largest electric car assembly plant, dubbed "Giga Texas." The ambitious opening date has reportedly been set to May 1, 2021.

2,100-acre Tesla Cybertruck factory to be built outside Austin

2020-07-30T19:20:00-04:00

The new factory will build Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck pickup and will be a second U.S. manufacturing site for the Model Y small SUV, largely for distribution to the East Coast.

According to AP News, the factory will be built on 2,100 acres near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, making it the company's largest auto assembly plant. The plant will be approximately 4 million square feet and has already begun construction.

Lars Büro creates Tesla Cybertruck-inspired CYBUNKER

2019-12-17T13:25:00-05:00

Inspired by the recently unveiled Tesla Cybertruck, Lars Büro has imagined a Cybunker, "a modular architecture that can be deployed as a hi-tech depot, an ADU, or an off-grid residence." Made with a rigid steel "monocoque" structure, the aerodynamic module is able to withstand grueling environmental conditions.

The photovoltaic-covered roof gives the Cybunker self-sustaining capability in remote locations or as a complimentary system for on-grid residences. The depot is designed to carry a variety of equipment and vehicles, including oversized trucks. With a 1,800 square-foot interior, the Cybunker allows flexible programming. "Cybunker can be customized to serve limitless functions, including an apartment, shelter, storage, or other commercial uses," Lars Büro writes of the project.