The Real Reason Tesla Is Still Alive (And Other Green Car Companies Aren't)

The Real Reason Tesla Is Still Alive (And Other Green Car Companies Aren't)

One reason, of course, is that Tesla's new Model S sedan â€" which followed the introductory Roadster â€" is a very impressive vehicle. Motor Trend and Automobile have showered it with accolades and Consumer Reports just this week issued a rave review,

Despite a bit of bad press for its Model S and a less-than-ideal close to the 2012 financial year, things have been looking up for Tesla. Sales are on an.

It has not been a good year for the electric-car industry, considering the bankruptcy of little Coda and the all-but-certain collapse of the once-promising Fisker

Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA), the maker of electric cars run by billionaire Elon Musk, surged 24 percent after posting a first profit, beating estimates and earning a top evaluation for its Model S sedan from Consumer Reports. Tesla reached $69.40 at the

The Tesla Model S takes everything you know about cars and stands it on its head. It's a very agile, super-quick electric luxury sedan (with a hatchback!) that seats seven and gets the equivalent of 84 mpg. Got your attention