Andrés Manuel López Obrador had previously raised concerns about the lack of water for Tesla to build in northern Mexico.
will build a new plant in Monterrey, Mexico, the nation’s president announced, ending weeks of speculation over where the maker of electric cars would choose to operate in the country.
“He was very responsive, understanding our concerns and accepting our proposals,” AMLO said. “I want to thank Mr. Elon Musk for being very respectful, attentive and understanding of the importance of addressing the problem of water scarcity.”The company’s commitments include using recycled water in the entire manufacturing process of electric cars, even for car paint, the Mexican leader said, adding that more details will be announced Wednesday, when the automaker has an investor day.
Last June, authorities were forced to cut water access in Nuevo Leon, where Monterrey is located, to a maximum of seven hours, as dams were at risk of emptying entirely. The Mexican government even asked industries and farmers in Monterrey to offer part of their water to the population amid weeks of acute shortage while AMLO asked businesses in the area to cut water usage.
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