Tesla Motors to Raise More Capital
May 30, 2011
Written by Editor in Electric Car, Green Business, Green Energy, Green Finance, Green Investments, Green News, Green News Feature, United States
Founded in 2003, Tesla Motors has announced it is offering an additional 5.3 million shares of common stock. In addition, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk and Daimler affiliate Blackstar Invesetco plan to purchase additional company shares in a private placement at the public offering price (PIPE). Part of the funds will go into developing Tesla’s [...]
Carmaker Tesla’s stock zooms 40 percent on first day
July 1, 2010
Written by Editor in Electric Car, Green News, Green News Feature, Hybrid
According to Reuters, “Electric carmaker Tesla Motors Corp’s initial public offering zoomed ahead on Tuesday with shares rallying more than 40 percent as investors bet that electric cars would define the future of transportation. Tesla’s shining debut came despite weakness in the broad market and as other auto stocks were hit by concerns of a [...]
Tesla hires Fiat strategist to head European operations
January 8, 2010
Written by Editor in Automotive, Electric Car, Green News
According to their press release, “Tesla Motors has hired former Fiat executive Cristiano Carlutti to lead the electric vehicle manufacturer’s fast-growing European operations. Carlutti, who began this week as Tesla’s vice president of European sales and operations, has a unique background encompassing sales, marketing, branding and public relations. He has lead mission-critical divisions at Fiat, [...]
