Topic: Tesla Motors Inc.

SpaceX rocket on its way to outer space (+video)

This is the first privately-funded spaceflight to the International Space Station; it launched Tuesday after a scrubbed mission over the weekend.

How the ultra-rich plan to conquer space (+video)

From asteroid mining to space station taxis, a handful of billionaires have big plans for the final frontier. 

Justin Bieber birthday: He got a Fisker Karma electric car. Should you?

A Justin Bieber birthday present – the $100,000 Fisker Karma – is causing a bit of a stir. Maybe it should. Fisker is trying to pioneer the luxury electric car. One critic calls the Karma 'beautiful.'

Tesla Model X: Era of the all-electric SUV is arriving (+video)

Tesla Model X marks an expansion of all-electric offerings beyond coupes and sedans. Tesla Motors says the AWD version of the Tesla Model X has more zip than many sports cars.

US stocks dive after ECB doesn't act

US stocks on the Dow dropped 198 points to close at 11997 after the head of the European Central Bank said there was no plan for purchases of European government bonds. The drop in US stocks was the worst since November.

Electric cars: Panasonic makes $30m investment in Tesla

Electric cars: Panasonic, Japan's biggest electronics maker, will acquire about a 2 percent stake in Tesla, purchasing Tesla common stock at $21.15 per share.

Tesla Motors revs forward with $30 million from Panasonic

Tesla Motors, which recently opened a new factory in the California town of Fremont, has received $30 million in investment capital from Panasonic. In exchange, Panasonic gets a two percent investment stake in Tesla Motors.

Will new charging stations spark electric car sales?

New York City opened its first public electric-vehicle charging station Wednesday as part of a nationwide push to add infrastructure for plug-in cars.

Tesla Motors IPO a win, but road ahead is bumpy

The Tesla Motors IPO sold out quickly, and shares of the company rose 41 percent in their first day of trading. But Tesla's ability to navigate the still-developing electric car market will be tested in the coming months.

Tesla Motors (TSLA) is no Ford – yet

Tesla Motors (TSLA) wowed investors, closing up 41 percent in its first day of trading. But it still has a lot to prove as the first US car company to go public since Ford.

Tesla IPO: Are electric vehicles here to stay?

Shares of electric car maker Tesla Motors went public Tuesday.

Tesla IPO 2010: Tesla Motors stocks rise in public trading debut

Tesla IPO 2010: Tesla Motors stocks climbed in its trading debut. The electric car manufacturer is the first American automaker to go public in more than 50 years.

Tesla Motors IPO seeks $244 million

Telsa Motors will be the first US auto company to go public in 50 years, when it begins selling stock to the public on Tuesday

Will Tesla-Toyota deal help repair Toyota's public image?

The companies announced a deal yesterday in which Tesla will buy a defunct Toyota plant in California, and Toyota will purchase $50 million of Tesla stock.

Toyota and Tesla agree to electric car venture in California

The heads of Toyota and Tesla announced Thursday they will enter into a joint venture building electric cars in California.

Rush Limbaugh on Jay Leno: 'I like the electric car!'

One million electric cars by 2020, says German government

Program draws on $705 million set aside in an economic stimulus package earlier this year but leaves many financing details up to the next government.

US gives carmakers $8 billion to go electric

The Energy Department made the announcement Tuesday, just as Nissan said it will start selling an all-electric car in the US next year.

Letterman on the Chevy Volt: Oops.

David Letterman, electric car evangelist?

REVOLT: The Segway-maker’s next move

Never mind the new deal with GM. Dean Kamen reaches back to an 1800s combustion engine to fire up automotive’s electric future.

As electric cars gain currency, Oregon charges ahead

‘Green’ state is working on plan for public charging stations; Nissan will debut its electric vehicles here.

Tesla hopes its cars can electrify industry, buyers despite downturn

Tesla smarting from credit crunch

Tesla Motors, the makers of the electric sports car fetishized by enviros worldwide, is announcing a "modest reduction in near term headcount" in response to the global financial crisis.

Internet millionaire takes aim at Mars

PayPal cofounder Elon Musk’s latest enterprise just launched the first privately built liquid-fueled rocket into orbit around the Earth.