Judge strikes claim on who can be declared a founder of Tesla Motors July 29, 2009 REDWOOD CITY, Calif. A judge has struck down a claim by Martin Eberhard, who asked to be declared one of only two founders of electric car company Tesla Motors Inc.

Tesla Welcomes the Public to its Display Showroom in Manhattan NEW YORK, July 15, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tesla Motors will welcomes the public to its display showroom in Manhattan, and the electric vehicle manufacturer is hosting a ride-and-drive event Thursday in Manhattan's Chelsea Art District.

Tesla announces Roadster financing by Bank of America July 14, 2009 SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE) — Tesla Motors announces Roadster financing in the United States by Bank of America, thus significantly expanding the number of customers who can experience the all-electric Roadster.

Tesla gets loan approval from US Department of Energy June 23, 2009 SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE) —Tesla Motors has received approval for about $465 million in low-interest loans from the US Department of Energy to accelerate the production of affordable, fuel-efficient electric vehicles.

Tesla Motors’ “Roadster Rally” to Commemorate 500th Delivery and Anniversary of First Retail Store WEST LOS ANGELES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tesla Motors will host a road rally Saturday to commemorate the electric vehicle manufacturer’s 500th Roadster delivery and the one-year anniversary of its first retail store.