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Beyond SpaceX: Five companies seeking to change space travel

During the past 10 years, Presidents George W. Bush and Obama have directed NASA to turn the job of transporting cargo and crew to the space station over to the private sector. As that process gathers pace, here is a list of the key players.

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Energy Voices NYC to LA in 45 minutes? Tesla Motors CEO says 'Hyperloop' could do it.

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is throwing his weight behind a 'Hyperloop' network of pneumatic tubes that could transport travelers at high speeds along a magnetic-levitation track. The 'Hyperloop' could take someone from New York to Los Angeles in 45 minutes and New York to Beijing in just 2 hours, according to the Tesla CEO.
Elon Musk says the Hyperloop is coming. But what's a Hyperloop?

What we know about Elon Musk's Hyperloop – and what we don't.
In Gear Tesla zips ahead of Model S production goals

Tesla Motors has another bit of good news: it is ahead of its goal to produce 400 Model S vehicles a week, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The numbers come at a good time for Tesla, which is set to debut its Model S in Europe in the next few months.
Energy Voices Google Tesla: Could a tech giant buy the electric car company?

Having paid off its federal loan, Tesla Motors could technically put it up for sale, according to a report in Bloomberg. The electric car company might seem a good fit for a deep-pocketed tech giant like Google, but Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has suggested he has no intention of selling the company.
In Gear Tesla 90-second battery swap to cost $60 to $80

Tesla will allow drivers to fully charge their car battery in just 90 seconds for $60 to $80. The first battery swaps, slated to be in service later this year, will be available between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Energy Voices Tesla: It's faster to 'recharge' electric car than pump gas (+video)

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors debuts its much anticipated 'battery-swapping' technology, upending preconceived notions about energy and transportation. Can electric cars that 'recharge' in 90 seconds finally break through the public skepticism that has dogged the industry?
In Gear Tesla's first Model S recall: Seat defect puts new brand to the test

Tesla recall involves a limited number of Model S vehicles for an issue with the back-seat mounting. This is the first recall for Tesla's new Model S, and its handling of the issue is an opportunity for the nascent company to build its reputation for transparency and customer service.
In Gear Tesla repays $465 million loan nine years early

Tesla $465 million loan was used to build two California plants. Raking in some $1 billion by selling stock and debt last week, Tesla says it's saving interest charges by paying back $465 million loan ahead of schedule.
Energy Voices Tesla Motors: Could electric cars 'refuel' faster than gas cars?

Tesla Motors has set its sights on 'battery-swapping' technology. In theory, that would mean drivers of Tesla Motors cars could recharge faster than the time it takes to fill up a tank of gas. It's a bit of a holy grail for an electric car industry eager to overcome 'range anxiety.'
In Gear Tesla Motors to issue more stock, pay off Energy department

Tesla Motors announced Wednesday it would issue up to 2.7 million to 3.1 million more shares of its common stock, Voelcker writes. Tesla Motors plans to use the proceeds of the offering to prepay the remainder of its $465 million low-interest loan from the US Department of Energy.
In Gear Tesla Motors teases battery swapping for Model S electric car

Tesla Motors has discussed battery swapping as part of the Model S electric car design at least since 2009, Fisher writes. Last week, Tesla Motors the company was planning to introduce features that allow for the rapid replacement of depleted battery packs.
Chris Hadfield, space music video star, back on Earth

Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to command the International Space Station, landed on Earth. But Chris Hadfield made a bigger splash with his music video.
In Gear Would Apple really buy Tesla?

Tesla looks unlikely to stay independent in the long run. While some commentators point to Apple as a possible buyer, a more logical choice are Daimler and Toyota, which already own stakes in Tesla.
Energy Voices Tesla Motors: Lots of buzz. Is it warranted?

Tesla Motors is a bright spot amid high-profile, federally-funded electric car flops. Tesla Founder Musk has found a way to bring high-tech pizzazz to a 'green' car drawing comparisons to Steve Jobs and Apple.
In Gear Tesla Motors eyes self-driving electric cars, courtesy of Google? (+video)

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, is considering the potential of driverless technology for Tesla Motors vehicles, Ingram writes, and has even spoken with Google about it.
Tesla profits beat estimates; demand predicted to grow

The electric car manufacturer's increased first quarter profits were fueled in part by zero-emission vehicle credit sales to other car makers. They were also boosted by more efficient manufacturing. With the right financing, the company predicts its Model S electric car could now be accessible to 10 million American households.
In Gear Musk: Tesla Model S will have industry's best resale value

Criticized for how Tesla Model S leases calculated residual value, Elon Musk admits mistake. Musk guarantees Tesla Model S will have 'best resale value guarantee' in the industry.
In Gear The tall person's guide to electric cars

Which plug-in electric car is best for tall people? Green Car Reports offers the best and the worst of plug-in electric cars for very tall drivers.
In Gear Electric car company Coda files for bankruptcy

Electric-car startup Coda Automotive has filed for bankruptcy. In the end, Coda failed to capture the imagination of the motoring public, Read writes, which is exactly what an electric-car startup must do if it wants consumers to switch from pumps to plugs.
$70 million per seat: Is NASA getting ripped off?

$70 million per seat: Now that the Russians have the only vehicle capable of shuttling astronauts to the Space Station, they can charge whatever they want for the ride — and they want $70 million per seat.
$70 million per seat: Russia raises price for NASA astronauts on Russian rockets

The $424 million deal between NASA and the Russian Space Agency represents flights to and from the International Space Station aboard Russian Soyuz spacecraft, as well as training, for six astronauts in 2016 and the first half of 2017.
NASA's other rocket for hire, Antares, is poised for test launch

The Antares rocket, built by Orbital Sciences Corp., is set for a first test launch Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Its maker is, like SpaceX, under contract with NASA to ferry cargo to the International Space Station.
Decoder Wire Sarah Palin Tesla slap: Elon Musk says he's 'wounded'

Sarah Palin Tesla tweet lumps the car maker and its luxury Model S in with other tax-subsided 'losers.' Tesla founder Elon Musk couldn't resist tweeting a response, but he should have.
Energy Voices Sarah Palin Tesla slam: Is electric carmaker really a 'loser'?

Sarah Palin attacked Tesla in a Facebook post recently, lumping the electric car company in with other federally-funded, clean-energy failures. While Fisker Automotive is a fair target, Sarah Palin doesn't have the same argument when it comes to the more-successful Tesla Motors.
Energy Voices Tesla Motors expects first profit; Fisker Automotive eyes bankruptcy

Tesla Motors announced late Sunday it exceded its sales target for its Model S electric car and expects to record a profit for the first time in the company's history. Meanwhile, its biggest luxury electric-car competitor, Fisker Automotive, is exploring filing for bankruptcy.