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Toyota today agreed to buy a $50 million stake in Tesla Motors, the Californian electric car start-up. The two companies plan to cooperate on electric vehicles, batteries and other EV technology. But Tesla's tiny! Why would giant Toyota want to buy into a minnow?Seems that Tesla really does have ideas and practices that is interesting the major players. It already ...

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Toyota and Tesla strike $50m electric car deal

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Tim Pollard, 21 May 2010 09:15

Tesla unveils Model S electric saloon (2009)

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Ben Oliver, 27 March 2009 09:00

Tesla last night launched the Model S, a seven-seat electric hatchback capable of 60mph in 5.5 seconds, with a range of up to 300 miles and a charging time as low as 45 minutes. When it goes into production in 2011 the Tesla Model S will cost US buyers around $50,000 (£34,600) after a federal tax credit. Without a tax ...

Brabus Tesla Roadster (2008) : batteries with bling

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Tim Pollard, 13 November 2008 15:04

Cometh the hour, cometh the tuning company. Brabus, purveyors of all things fast and freaky, is turning its hand to the electric Tesla Roadster. It's unveiling this customised battery car at the 2008 Essen car show – and the company has launched a new arm called Brabus Zero Emission to cater for the growth in eco-friendly cars. Sadly, the company ...

Shake-up at Tesla; a dozen UK orders

Tim Pollard, 16 October 2008 11:22

Electric car start-up Tesla is restructuring its US operation and laying off around 100 staff, as the credit crunch continues to make life difficult for car companies big and small. It’s now on its fourth CEO in 12 months, as founder Elon Musk takes over from Ze’ev Drori. In an announcement on the chief exec’s blog, Tesla Motors said it ...

Tesla increases Roadster production

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Nick Eaton, 11 September 2008 11:30

Tesla Motors is about to ramp up production of its Roadster, having secured supply of a new single-speed gearbox from BorgWarner. Tesla began producing the Roadster in March 2008, but all 27 cars so far delivered to customers have effectively been interim models because the original two-speed ‘box was deemed too fragile for long-term use. So what’s the deal with Tesla’s latest Roadster? The original ...

Tesla to work with others, Roadster priced at £92k

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Ben Oliver, 19 August 2008 09:21

Tesla has confirmed that it is working with several major car makers to develop affordable, fully-electric city cars, with the first going on sale as early as 2010. The established car makers will use the experience Tesla has gained developing the high-performance, £92,000 Roadster as a short cut to getting their own electric cars on sale. 'Smaller Teslas in the ...

Tesla at the London motor show 2008

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Tim Pollard, 24 July 2008 16:32

Green sports car maker Tesla made a guest appearance at the London motor show 2008 with one of its electric Elises in the Greener Driving Pavilion. What's new on Tesla's London motor show stand? Nothing really. They don't even have a stand at Excel... But make sure you check out the Tesla Roadster in the green vehicle area – it's ...

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