Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors
Website
HQ Country
United States
Profile
Tesla was founded in 2003 in Silicon Valley and shifted the rather traditional automotive scene in turmoil. Elon Musk, founder and CEO of the company, who is known among other things for his commitment for example Solar City and SpaceX, describes the overarching goal of Tesla thus, drive change from an internal economy to a solar electric industry. After the introduction of the Tesla Roadster, a supercar in the luxury sector in 2008, the launch of the Model S took place in 2012, the first 100% electric premium sedan. Finally, a few months ago Tesla's third vehicle was presented, the Model X. This SUV combines the space of a minivan with the performance of a sports car. In 2017/2018 the Model 3 will be presented, a typical middle-class vehicle, which will significantly contribute to the final breakthrough of the electric mobility.
Sub Divisions
Filtered by:
Tesla Motors
Company
Topic
Show
2011
14 Feb 2011
Volkswagen reveals its latest Super Efficient Vehicle
Volkswagen recently unveiled its new two-seater diesel-electric hybrid concept car at the Qatar Motor Show in Doha. The XL1 claims to be the world's most efficient car.14 Feb 2011
Harnessing wind energy from traffic
Portuguese designer Luis Castanheira Santos has created the "Voltair" concept - a vertical turbine that harnesses the energy generated by moving vehicles to produce electricity.11 Feb 2011
Electric vehicle battle moves beyond cars
By a big margin, Toyota is number one in hybrid car sales and indeed in sales of electric vehicles overall thanks to such things as sales of its electric forklifts, where it is in the top three in most countries.8 Feb 2011
CODA secures a $76m investment towards its first all-electric vehicle
Electric vehicle and advanced lithium-ion battery developer CODA has raised $76m in the initial closing of an investment round led by Harbinger Capital Partners and Riverstone Holdings.4 Feb 2011
Traction battery winner will be Toyota?
We used to have battery makers and car makers and little connection between the two2 Feb 2011
Ambitious Mahindra Reva
It has been widely reported how the largest automotive company in India - Tata - is taking a long term view including leap-frogging electric technology with its Jaguar and Land Rover acquisitions.12 Jan 2011
World's fastest solar powered car
The University of New South Wales's Sunswift solar car has broken a Guinness World Record to become the world's fastest solar vehicle.2010
19 Nov 2010
The growing EV market will fail without battery size standards support
The growing EV market will fail without battery size standards supported by OEM's and battery companies17 Nov 2010
Panasonic Invests $30 Million in Tesla
Panasonic has invested $30 million in Tesla. The investment was made through the purchase of Tesla common stock in a private placement at a price of $21.15 per share.13 Oct 2010
Zinc air for traction batteries and fuel cells
Many companies are now developing zinc air batteries and fuel cells and some actually have them in production. Most hope to make traction batteries this way sooner or later.15 Sep 2010
Progress in Japan - part two
At the other extreme from the Tesla performance sports car being approved for sale in Japan, following bamboo bikes and taxis; we have a bamboo electric car.14 Sep 2010
Progress in Japan - part one
The Japanese postal service plans on 21,000 electric vehicles. Japan Post has been testing the vehicles since 2009 to evaluate their cost and performance.13 Sep 2010
Global progress with electric taxis
Taxis are an excellent proving ground for electric vehicle technologies because they are professionally managed, intensively used, standardised in fleets and can have depots dedicated to their needs. That is why they are being used to trial fuel cells and/or lithium ion batteries in, China, Japan, the USA, the UK and elsewhere. Battery swapping is more feasible with standardised, centrally managed taxis than with the confusion of design and management of electric cars.13 Aug 2010
Tesla & Toyota formalize agreement to develop electric version of RAV4
TESLA MOTORS, INC. (Tesla) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) have signed an agreement to initiate the development of an electric version of the RAV4 as announced in May of this year by Elon Musk and Akio Toyoda.29 Jul 2010
Zinc air batteries
Many companies are now developing zinc air batteries and fuel cells and some actually have them in production. Most hope to make traction batteries this way sooner or later.23 Jul 2010
Germany catching up in electric vehicles
Germany is the strongest trading nation in Europe with the broadest and deepest automotive activity. However, the strategy of the German government and its automotive industry has been deeply flawed.30 Jun 2010
Performance cars in Oman
Oman is going make electric cars, according to a company executive in the oil rich - and sun rich - state.30 Jun 2010
Tesla plugs into Wall Street
US electric automaker Tesla Motors has gone public.22 Jun 2010
Taiwan goes up market with EVs
Taiwan makes electric bicycles but mainly with most of the added value being in China, often by collaboration, in joint ventures with Chinese manufacturers.16 Jun 2010
Electric Vehicles- The Clever Ten Year Strategies
The electric vehicle business is over $33 billion today at ex factory prices but cars are less than half of that. As the market nearly quintuples over the next ten years, cars will rise to nearly 55% of the business but the devil is in the detail...