Tesla goes into production, as BMW and Mitsubishi signal electric ambitions

James S Murray
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Tesla claims it is on track to deliver 100 all electric roadsters a month from early next year

The growing credibility of the electric car industry was underlined this week after Tesla Motors announced it has begun production of its all electric sports car and automotive giants BMW and Mitsubishi...

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