The reason we have such a huge choice of low cost computers and all sorts of gizmos and gadgets, smart phones, and electronic toys is because of the amazing advances in chip designs. Hundreds of small chip design firms are producing incredibly advanced semiconductors that power a slew of innovative devices.
But the reason we have so much innovation in the chip industry is because of a manufactur...... [Show More]
Electric car startup Tesla Motors claims that all it needs to begin construction on a manufacturing plant in San Jose, Calif., is a $200 million loan guarantee from the federal government. CEO Elon Musk has described the loan guarantee as a “when, not an if,” adding that, “We’ll do what we need to get approval.” So what would securing a loan guarantee entail, and d...... [Show More]
The discussion about bailing out the Big Three has been couched in terms that imply that the Big Three represent the complete future of the automotive business in the U.S. As I have suggested, if they are to be bailed out they should be given money based upon measurable metrics. I have also suggested that they represent thinking from the 20th century, the century of the internal combustion eng...... [Show More]
Like much of the economy, America’s car industry is in turmoil. Ford and General Motors are begging for a $25bn bailout from the US government, and the clouds are hanging heavy over Detroit. Some hope that innovative new companies will rise to fill the space left by these fallen giants - perhaps small companies like Tesla Motors , the electric car outfit run by PayPal alumnus Elon Musk. Ex...... [Show More]
UPDATED: The Independent reported that Ireland’s state-owned utility, the Electricity Supply Board invested $20 million in electric car startup Tesla Motors. Update: Actually ESB’s investment wasn’t made directly into Tesla, but was made into a clean technology fund managed by VantagePoint Venture Partners , which is one of Tesla’s major investors, VantagePoint conf...... [Show More]
I’ll try to get something longer up about this next week but I wanted to flag this article about Tesla Motors . I don’t agree with all of the authors conclusions, but it serves as a pretty good overview of the current state of electric cars. If you have a second take a look....... [Show More]
A quick look at five interesting stories that might be worth a little light weekend reading, especially if you are currently watching the Grizzlies game. You know, I hear that Joe Glenn is looking for a job again, and I don’t remember him losing three first round playoff games at home while he was at Montana. Is that too snarky?
Joe Posnanski, one of the nation’s best baseball writers, ha...... [Show More]
After the big three Detroit auto makers essentially had their rear-ends handed to them in a bag by Washington politicians last week, they have been scrambling to find ways to get the money they feel they need to stay alive — and their proposed solutions are making Tesla cringe .
Last year, when the US congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), a $25 billion fu...... [Show More]
After the big three Detroit auto makers essentially had their rear-ends handed to them in a bag by Washington politicians last week, they have been scrambling to find ways to get the money they feel they need to stay alive — and their proposed solutions are making Tesla cringe .
Last year, when the US congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), a $25 billion f...... [Show More]
Filed under: Tesla Motors , Legislation and Policy When the Detroit automakers went to Washington to press their case for financial assistance to get through their current cash crunch, the hope was to get $25 billion from the $700 billion fund that was set up to bail out Wall Street. The Bush administration was having none of that however, and by the time the CEOs headed home, the only ide...... [Show More]
Since Doug and our good friend Jorge brought up " Who killed the electric car ", and I had already talked about the Chevy Volt here , I decided to just add to the confusion. Yes Doug, there are cars that look sexy and can go far or fast that are electric. While the Tesla will go fast (0 to 60 in 4 seconds, top speed of 125 miles / hour), go 244 miles / charge, and take a...... [Show More]
...luto!
2008-11-26 03:26:57 · Reply · View
WeatherGuru : I’ll settle for one these for my Xmas bailout present -This is cheap compared to the 800Bil they will give away. http://www .teslamoto rs.com/
2008-11-26 03:25:27 · Reply · View
jgderuvo : @ThirdHyphen where’s MY bailout?!
2008-11-26 03:24:35 · Reply · View
geekdave : Having seen the latest changes in the bailout plan here is my opinion of where we are now: from trickle down econ to GUSH up econ.
2008-11-26 03:22:27 · Reply · View
beststockpick : Huge new bailout ... [Show More]
I know that I’ve touted the Tesla a lot and tend to use it as a benchmark for other electrics, but there’s a reason for that: it rocks. Why? Because it goes fast, does so for a long time, and looks cool. My biggest beef with it is its price tag, but that’s neither here nor there.
Tesla has announced that the Roadster will be seeing some upgrades and improvements in the 2009 ...... [Show More]
Electric car maker Tesla Motors is requesting a $400 million federal loan as part of the multi-bill ion-dollar bailout package that lawmakers are currently considering for GM, Ford and Chrysler.
So, let’s get this straight, Tesla: you’re a startup company making super-expensive sports cars that only a little handful of people can afford, and you want cash-strapped taxpayers to po...... [Show More]
One of our new habits from the past year is hypermiling. We're not experts yet, but we're doing our best to drive smarter, saving money and oil in the process. The basic strategy?: drive in the ways that get you the best gas mileage . Here's my take on why YOU should be hypermiling: 1. It does wonders for your spirit. Seriously. You thought I was making that one up, didn't you?...... [Show More]
I’ve been watching a lot of the talk about the US Auto Industry lately and I don’t see many people sticking up for it. That’s partially because the execs in that industry are horribly clueless and are flying around private jets. Come on, you missed the chance to really pull some PR magic out of the air. If I were an exec there I would drive an American car down from Detroit. But,...... [Show More]
The “Big Three” automakers of Detroit made an urgent $25 billion appeal to congress. Yet nobody really knows if $25 billion is enough to make them healthy again. With no clear plan a bailout might only delay the inevitable. Alternative: Invest 2% of that amount ($500 million) in Tesla .
Tesla: Innovative Automotive Technology
Tesla has created a working electric car...... [Show More]
In a speech to the Commonwealth Club of California this past September, Gov. Schwarzenegger touts his landmark climate change law ( AB32 ) enacted two years ago (that was quickly followed by more than ten other states with similar legislation) and criticizes the American automobile industry for its reluctance to embrace environmen tally-frie ndly innovations (more bluntly, he tel...... [Show More]
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