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Tesla calls new investment 'endorsement'

September 15, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - On the heels of delivering its 700th Roadster, the electric automaker today announced a new $82.5M round led by new investor London-based Fjord Capital Partners. Full Story »

Johnson Controls scores $299M from DOE for auto batteries

August 5, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Today’s announcement marks the most to a single company of $2.4 billion in stimulus funds awarded to 48 advanced battery and electric drive projects. Full Story »

Abu Dhabi fund takes 4 percent of Tesla Motors

July 13, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Aabar Investments purchases stake from Daimler in order to explore development of electric vehicles. Full Story »

Who is next for $17B in DOE auto loans?

June 24, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Chrysler and General Motors may not be out of the running, as the U.S. Department of Energy plans to provide additional loan guarantees for advanced vehicle technologies. Full Story »

Tesla recall: Good for the electric car industry?

May 29, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Automaker says loose hub could cause drivers to crash in 70 percent of the Roadsters sold to-date, but its swift action is drawing praise. Full Story »

Daimler takes 10-percent stake in Tesla Motors

May 19, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Equity investment is expected to give the electric car startup access to the newest lithium ion pouch-cell battery being developed by the German automaker. Full Story »

Indian industrial hub plans to mandate grey water reuse

April 7, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Recycling project attempts to ease strains on limited water supply, while demand is expected to nearly double by 2021. Full Story »

Early-stage tech dominates week's cleantech deals

March 26, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Investors are cautious with spending, making small investments in a number of early-stage startups. Details of this, and we spot 26 deals this week. Full Story »

Ballard swings to 2008 profit

March 4, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Hydrogen fuel cell developer posts $18M loss in Q4, but analysts say the news is positive. Full Story »

Tesla Motors on an upswing?

February 11, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Electric carmaker attempts to quiet skeptics with plans for six new stores and a rollout of the new sedan model in March. Full Story »
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