Minpromtorg called to Russia of the American entrepreneur and founder of Tesla Ilona Mask to discuss the construction of electric vehicles in Russia. This is stated in the agency’s report, published in twitter .
“Dear Ilon Mask! We were glad to know what you think about building a plant in Russia,” the report says. The agency recalled that state support for localized manufacturers operate in the country. “Come, discuss,” added to the ministry. Mask himself for this tweet has not yet answered.
Earlier on Friday, May 21, the billionaire made a video call on the Russian enlightenment marathon “New Knowledge”. Answering questions, he announced the randor official appearance of TESLA electric vehicles in the CIS countries, and also indicated that he considers Russia as a possible place to open production.
The Kaluga region became the first contender for the construction of the TESLA plant, and then for the plant in the region, the mask promised benefits and power of Udmurtia. In turn, the governor of the Moscow region Andrei Vorobiev called on the American entrepreneur to choose the Moscow region.