Tesla Motors designs, manufactures, and sells electric cars and electric vehicle powertrain components. Tesla Motors first gained widespread attention following their production of the Tesla Roadster, the first fully electric sports car. The company’s second vehicle is the Model S, a fully electric luxury sedan, and its next two vehicles are the Models X and 3 respectively. Tesla also markets electric powertrain components, including lithium-ion battery packs to automakers including Daimler and Toyota. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has said that he envisions Tesla as an independent automaker, aimed at eventually offering electric cars at prices affordable to the average consumer.
Following Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s suggestion last month that California could be back in the running as a contender for Tesla’s massive battery factory, the state has now started to vie… Read more »
Tesla says the auto dealer lobby in Missouri has launched a legislative “sneak attack” against it that could bar sales of Tesla cars directly to consumers. To learn more about the… Read more »
Volvo has struck a deal with AT&T to embed wireless connectivity into its model year 2015 vehicles. AT&T will provide the internet link for Volvo’s new Sensus infotainment system and its… Read more »
Cleantech appears to be turning the corner after some very difficult years. Positive acquisitions are occurring and public market performance of cleantech companies highlights growth prospects at market leaders like SolarCity,… Read more »
Following Opower’s IPO, the energy software company will need to grow its products to current utility customers. And bring in new utilities, too. Read more »