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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)

Tesla CEO says carmaker is bouncing back

October 21, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Despite layoffs and delays, Elon Musk says electric carmaker still plans to build its sedan in California. Full Story »

Hyundai plans to sell hybrid in U.S. in 2010

August 22, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - The Korean automaker decides to use lithium ion batteries for the gas-electric hybrid sedan. Full Story »
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