Tesla to Open Midwest Regional Sales & Service Center in Chicago Tesla Motors Inc. is opening a Midwest regional sales and service center in Chicago, the first of seven retail facilities the electric vehicle manufacturer plans to launch this year.

January 11, 2009 SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)—Tesla Motors Inc. began taking orders today for the Roadster Sport, a high-performance sports car based on the world’s leading all-electric, zero-emission vehicle.

Tesla Motors names new senior vice president of global sales, marketing and service SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Former Harley-Davidson executive Michael van der Sande has joined Tesla Motors as senior vice president for global sales, marketing and service, effective immediately.

Tesla Motors Receives $40 Million Financing Commitment SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Tesla Motors Inc., the nation’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has approved $40 million in convertible debt financing, based on commitments from almost all current major investors.

Tesla Motors Selects BorgWarner for Production of New Gearbox for Tesla Roadster SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sep 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tesla Motors Inc. has selected BorgWarner Inc. for the production of a single-speed gearbox for the Tesla Roadster and is initiating a ramped-up production rate.