HE DID IT AGAIN! Elon Musk & Tesla have officially completed a first-of-its-kind massive lithium refinery in Robstown, Texas, in less than 3 years. The facility actually began initial operations just 19 months after groundbreaking.
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— George (@BehizyTweets) January 14, 2026
HE DID IT AGAIN! Elon Musk & Tesla have officially completed a first-of-its-kind massive lithium refinery in Robstown, Texas, in less than 3 years. The facility actually began initial operations just 19 months after groundbreaking. Can we just let Elon Musk build everything?
Tesla’s Texas lithium refinery is a masterclass in speed and strategic independence—exactly how critical infrastructure should be built. Breaking ground to production in 19 months? That’s private-sector efficiency at its finest, bypassing the decade-long delays typical of federal projects. This facility alone will supply lithium for 500,000+ EVs annually, directly countering China’s mineral dominance. But let’s be clear: the real scandal is why Washington can’t replicate this velocity. While Musk delivers, the Pentagon’s $14B hypersonic missile program is 8 years behind schedule with zero operational systems. Imagine if defense contracts had Tesla’s accountability. The future belongs to builders, not bureaucrats.








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