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Tesla's new convertible

November 3, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Electric carmaker counters rumors of financial trouble with announcement of $40 million in convertible-debt financing. Full Story »

Electric Smart cars head to Denmark

October 30, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Mercedes-Benz becomes latest carmaker to enter Danish market in response to tax exemption for electric vehicles. Full Story »

Tesla CEO says carmaker is bouncing back

October 21, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Despite layoffs and delays, Elon Musk says electric carmaker still plans to build its sedan in California. Full Story »

But... doesn't a superhero need arch enemies?

October 17, 2008 - by the Cleantech Avenger - If you can't poke fun at your competitors, who can you poke fun at? Apparently nobody, finds the kinder and gentler Avenger. Full Story »

Cleantech deals in garbage, lighting and batteries

October 16, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - CleanScapes and Adura pull in cash, a N.Y. battery maker is getting bigger, and we spot 22 other deals over the past week. Full Story »

Tesla to build factory, new HQ in San Jose

September 16, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Electric automaker plans $250 million facility to manufacture four-door Model S sedan starting in late 2010. Full Story »

Berlin to charge up Smart cars

September 8, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The electric vehicle project will have more than 100 cars and 500 charging stations, but who will build the batteries for Daimler's next generation Smart car? Full Story »

Hyundai plans to sell hybrid in U.S. in 2010

August 22, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - The Korean automaker decides to use lithium ion batteries for the gas-electric hybrid sedan. Full Story »

Cleantech cars advance as old guard stumbles

July 15, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Fisker announces that Finland's Valmet will build its first plug-in hybrid, as General Motors plans more layoffs and cuts in truck production. Full Story »

Zero emission car makers get tax break in California

July 1, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - A new program exempts cleantech car companies from paying sales and use tax on the purchase of manufacturing equipment in the state. Full Story »
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