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Tesla calls new investment 'endorsement'

September 15, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - On the heels of delivering its 700th Roadster, the electric automaker today announced a new $82.5M round led by new investor London-based Fjord Capital Partners. Full Story »

Tesla Motors sidesteps former CEO's lawsuit

Cleantech's most litigious startup Tesla Motors is likely celebrating today, after reports surfaced that a judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the company's former CEO.

Who is next for $17B in DOE auto loans?

June 24, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Chrysler and General Motors may not be out of the running, as the U.S. Department of Energy plans to provide additional loan guarantees for advanced vehicle technologies. Full Story »

Elon Musk strikes back at former Tesla CEO

June 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Tesla CEO accuses Martin Eberhard of delays, design errors and miscalculations that caused the electric vehicle startup to spend $140 million to bring the Roadster to market. Full Story »

Former CEO goes after Tesla, Musk

Martin Eberhard wants his second Roadster and his title back as the “founder” of Tesla Motors.

The former founder and CEO of Tesla filed a lawsuit against the electric automaker and current CEO Elon Musk for slander, libel, breach of contract and other complaints. The suit was filed May 26 with the Superior Court of San Mateo County, Calif.

Ze’ev Drori, former head of auto security systems company Clifford Electronics, took over for Eberhard in 2007 and was succeeded by Musk in 2008 (see Eberhard out, Drori in at Tesla)

Daimler takes 10-percent stake in Tesla Motors

May 19, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Equity investment is expected to give the electric car startup access to the newest lithium ion pouch-cell battery being developed by the German automaker. Full Story »

Tesla electric-sedan photos leaked

March 26, 2009 - Best of the web - Images of the $57,000 lithium-ion battery-powered Model S circulate before official unveiling. Full Story »

Solyndra nabs $535M DOE loan guarantee for 500 MW factory

March 20, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - The first such loan from the U.S. Department of Energy is expected to help build a $733 million factory for cylindrical solar cells in California. Full Story »

C-levels falling

March 16, 2009 - by the Cleantech Avenger - It's a topsy-turvy clean technology world, and the Avenger continues to work overtime to root out the rapscallions. Time and a half applies. Full Story »

Tesla Motors on an upswing?

February 11, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Electric carmaker attempts to quiet skeptics with plans for six new stores and a rollout of the new sedan model in March. Full Story »
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