Tesla WhiteStar RIP?

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By Matthew DeBord Jan 17, 2008 4:10 PM 3,753

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Tesla WhiteStar RIP?

We pointed out earlier today that Tesla skepticism in the auto industry is running high, but now a regular Jalopnik commenter with deep Metro Detroit engineering ties is telling us that the company is laying off contractors and carving "WhiteStar" on a gravestone. Things also look grim for their Rochester Hills Technical Center. More details as we dig them up.

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