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.

Tesla Motors to Open Seven Sales & Service Centers This Summer June 4, 2009 SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tesla Motors will open seven regional sales and service centers in upcoming weeks, establishing a coast-to-coast network in the United States and a solid retail footprint in Europe.

Tesla Motors Delivers 500th Roadster NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A New Jersey philanthropist was the 500th person to take ownership of a Tesla Roadster, an important milestone for the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer.

May 28, 2009 SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tesla Motors has launched a safety recall covering all 345 Tesla Roadsters manufactured before April 22, 2009.  Tesla decided to inspect the rear, inner hub flange bolts on several Roadsters after one owner reported uncharacteristic handling.