Comments on: Tesla IPO Likely in 2009 http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/ Helping the Earth with Technology Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:50:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Source Expects Tesla IPO Filing “Any Day,” Tesla Calls it Rumor http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-42147 Source Expects Tesla IPO Filing “Any Day,” Tesla Calls it Rumor Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:57 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-42147 <p>[...] Tesla CEO and Chairman Elon Musk has long discussed plans to take the company public. And whether that process begins in a matter of days, or further down the road, the startup’s [...]</p> [...] Tesla CEO and Chairman Elon Musk has long discussed plans to take the company public. And whether that process begins in a matter of days, or further down the road, the startup’s [...]

]]> By: Despite Thaw, Floodgates Could Stay Locked for Cleantech IPOs http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-37992 Despite Thaw, Floodgates Could Stay Locked for Cleantech IPOs Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:05:26 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-37992 <p>[...] Like the Massachusetts-based battery maker, cleantech startups including electric car company Tesla Motors were eying the public markets before the economic downturn. But while A123’s IPO could begin to thaw the public markets for other cleantech startups if [...]</p> [...] Like the Massachusetts-based battery maker, cleantech startups including electric car company Tesla Motors were eying the public markets before the economic downturn. But while A123’s IPO could begin to thaw the public markets for other cleantech startups if [...]

]]> By: Steve Westly Predicts the Next Cleantech IPOs: Tesla, Silver Spring, Solyndra | Save Energy, Save Money http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-31815 Steve Westly Predicts the Next Cleantech IPOs: Tesla, Silver Spring, Solyndra | Save Energy, Save Money Thu, 28 May 2009 01:23:22 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-31815 <p>[...] didn’t respond to requests for comment on its IPO plans. But the company told us back in early 2008 that 2009 would be the year for its IPO (that was before the stock markets took a nose dive, and the appetite for IPOs dried up). Tesla CEO [...]</p> [...] didn’t respond to requests for comment on its IPO plans. But the company told us back in early 2008 that 2009 would be the year for its IPO (that was before the stock markets took a nose dive, and the appetite for IPOs dried up). Tesla CEO [...]

]]> By: Steve Westly Predicts the Next Cleantech IPOs: Tesla, Silver Spring, Solyndra http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-31676 Steve Westly Predicts the Next Cleantech IPOs: Tesla, Silver Spring, Solyndra Mon, 25 May 2009 13:02:04 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-31676 <p>[...] didn’t respond to requests for comment on its IPO plans. But the company told us back in early 2008 that 2009 would be the year for its IPO (that was before the stock markets took a nose dive, and the appetite for IPOs dried up). Tesla CEO [...]</p> [...] didn’t respond to requests for comment on its IPO plans. But the company told us back in early 2008 that 2009 would be the year for its IPO (that was before the stock markets took a nose dive, and the appetite for IPOs dried up). Tesla CEO [...]

]]> By: Tesla Hires CFO, Takes Another From Detroit « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-15166 Tesla Hires CFO, Takes Another From Detroit « Earth2Tech Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:17:20 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-15166 <p>[...] The firm could be deciding to go public some time soon; back in February, Tesla told us that an IPO could occur as early as 2009. The startup does need someway to finance all of its production [...]</p> [...] The firm could be deciding to go public some time soon; back in February, Tesla told us that an IPO could occur as early as 2009. The startup does need someway to finance all of its production [...]

]]> By: Tesla Update: Former CEO’s Crashed Car, IPO Plans, & Roadster #’s « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-12695 Tesla Update: Former CEO’s Crashed Car, IPO Plans, & Roadster #’s « Earth2Tech Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:41:11 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-12695 <p>[...] deny that, but says at this point going forward the company can’t comment on financial plans. As we’ve previously reported Tesla has been eyeing an IPO, so perhaps this is the beginning of the lockdown. Reports earlier [...]</p> [...] deny that, but says at this point going forward the company can’t comment on financial plans. As we’ve previously reported Tesla has been eyeing an IPO, so perhaps this is the beginning of the lockdown. Reports earlier [...]

]]> By: Tesla Going for IPO in 2008 « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-11582 Tesla Going for IPO in 2008 « Earth2Tech Mon, 19 May 2008 18:17:45 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-11582 <p>[...] the IPO, made the remarks on-stage at the TiECon conference in Santa Clara, Calif. Tesla reps had previously told us that an IPO this year was unlikely, so Musk appears to be speeding up the company’s time [...]</p> [...] the IPO, made the remarks on-stage at the TiECon conference in Santa Clara, Calif. Tesla reps had previously told us that an IPO this year was unlikely, so Musk appears to be speeding up the company’s time [...]

]]> By: Web http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-9609 Web Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:08:18 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-9609 <p>Green energy is definitely the best solution in most cases. Technology like solar energy, wind power, fuel cells, zaps electric vehicles, EV hybrids, etc have come so far recently. Green energy even costs way less than oil and gas in many cases.</p> Green energy is definitely the best solution in most cases. Technology like solar energy, wind power, fuel cells, zaps electric vehicles, EV hybrids, etc have come so far recently. Green energy even costs way less than oil and gas in many cases.

]]> By: Green Tech media Article: Tesla to Big Three: Let's Be Friends - Tesla Motors Club Forum http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-8971 Green Tech media Article: Tesla to Big Three: Let's Be Friends - Tesla Motors Club Forum Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:34:46 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-8971 <p>[...] a sedan codenamed White Star, to the market (see Green Cars Cruise Forward, as well as posts in Earth2Tech and VentureBeat). Siry gave more details at the Piper Jaffray event, saying that the company will [...]</p> [...] a sedan codenamed White Star, to the market (see Green Cars Cruise Forward, as well as posts in Earth2Tech and VentureBeat). Siry gave more details at the Piper Jaffray event, saying that the company will [...]

]]> By: Tesla Motors vrea sa fie companie publica in 2009 http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-8948 Tesla Motors vrea sa fie companie publica in 2009 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:48:30 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-8948 <p>[...] Motors, producatorul primei masini sport electrice de pe piata, vrea sa se listeze la bursa in 2009 si sa devina astfel companie publica. Face acest lucru pentru a putea strange 250 milioane de [...]</p> [...] Motors, producatorul primei masini sport electrice de pe piata, vrea sa se listeze la bursa in 2009 si sa devina astfel companie publica. Face acest lucru pentru a putea strange 250 milioane de [...]

]]> By: Matt http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-8931 Matt Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:46:56 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-8931 <p>Jim, the whole idea is to bring down the battery cost dramatically once economies of scale are realized. Tesla investors and execs understand this... that is why they are starting at the top of the price/performance ladder and working their way down, until they are able to achieve high-volume at a lower price point.</p> Jim, the whole idea is to bring down the battery cost dramatically once economies of scale are realized. Tesla investors and execs understand this… that is why they are starting at the top of the price/performance ladder and working their way down, until they are able to achieve high-volume at a lower price point.

]]> By: Dr. No http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-8929 Dr. No Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:31:48 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-8929 <p>Better IPO ASAP - who knows when the first battery blows up while some dot.com guy goes in overdrive on 280 and deplets all the charge in a nanosecond. Some ugly visual with that and the nixing of the entire IPO window right there - blown in the wind of I-280... Got to happen at the Sand Hill Road exit... Some VA whiz kid making a movie on that ?</p> Better IPO ASAP – who knows when the first battery blows up while some dot.com guy goes in overdrive on 280 and deplets all the charge in a nanosecond. Some ugly visual with that and the nixing of the entire IPO window right there – blown in the wind of I-280… Got to happen at the Sand Hill Road exit… Some VA whiz kid making a movie on that ?

]]> By: Tesla eyes IPO http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-8916 Tesla eyes IPO Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:38:22 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-8916 <p>[...] an electric roadster with plans for a hybrid family sedan, could go public as early as next year, earth2tech [...]</p> [...] an electric roadster with plans for a hybrid family sedan, could go public as early as next year, earth2tech [...]

]]> By: Environmental Capital - WSJ.com : Green Ink: Pennsylvania's Oil Boomlet http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-8910 Environmental Capital - WSJ.com : Green Ink: Pennsylvania's Oil Boomlet Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:30:40 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-8910 [...] argues a WSJ op-ed; that’s how more fuel-efficient cars came about in the past. And the market may be in the mood: Earth2Tech reports that electric car maker Tesla is planning its initial public offer as soon as [...]

]]> By: Jim http://earth2tech.com/2008/02/18/tesla-ipo-likely-in-2009/#comment-8902 Jim Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:14:59 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=1404#comment-8902 <p>To potential investors: A $20,000 battery that lasts 5 years and 100,000 miles equals 20 cents per mile (just the battery). An ordinary car burning $3/gallon gasoline and getting 30 miles/gallon equals 10 cents per mile (just the gasoline).</p> <p>Hard to see how the Tesla makes sense unless they can drop the cost of their battery by a factor of 4 or better.</p> To potential investors: A $20,000 battery that lasts 5 years and 100,000 miles equals 20 cents per mile (just the battery). An ordinary car burning $3/gallon gasoline and getting 30 miles/gallon equals 10 cents per mile (just the gasoline).

Hard to see how the Tesla makes sense unless they can drop the cost of their battery by a factor of 4 or better.

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