If you know Eugene, you know the Whittaker neighborhood. It's where the anarchists hang out. The address 544 Blair is in the heart of the Whittaker and there's no factory, office or even sign there. But I do see the early prototypes running around town.
Since I posted that here, I've found an article on WiReD:
The Key to Cheap Electric Cars? Ditch the Steering Wheel | WIRED
As you can see the lack of air conditioning is not a problem.
That appears to be 6th and Madison, by the 105 off-ramp.
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Switching to the handlebar design would enable passengers to sit upright, slim the vehicle down by 500 pounds, and shave 20 inches off the length, enabling it to be parked like a motorcycle—all without reducing the power of the engine. The simplicity could also have a major impact on manufacturing the SRK. While Tesla has been plagued by delays due to its incredibly complex supply chain, Frohnmayer says the SRK will have only around 1,000 parts, which will make it far easier to build.
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