French minister invites Elon Musk to turn nuclear site into Tesla factory

Outspoken energy minister Si(C)goline Royal has told Musk of her vision to transform France's oldest nuclear site into a Tesla factory: 'Who dares, wins'

French energy minister Si(C)goline Royal has suggested to Tesla founder Elon Musk that he build an electric car factory on the site of France's oldest nuclear reactor after it closes at the end of the year, AFP reported on Tuesday.

French President Francois Hollande has pledged to close down the Fessenheim nuclear plant in the Alsace region near the German border but has met strong resistance from local politicians and unions worried about job losses.