Auto giant selects factory in France to manufacture smart fortwo electric car
Battery manufacturer sees share price soar 50 per cent on first day of trading, giving it a market cap of $1.9bn despite having never posted a profit
Company receives $528m loan from US government to help accelerate the making of new plug-in hybrids
Fresh funding further bolsters plans to build new factory for Model S electric sedan
Electric car firm continues expansion push with announcement of new Palo Alto HQ
High-profile electric car manufacturer drives its way into the black for the first time
As Volvo and Zenn accelerate drive into electric car market
Deal to acquire part of equity stake from Daimler further strengthens investor backing for electric car firm
Elon Musk accuses predecessor of mismanaging development of Roadster electric sports car