Despite almost unanimous industry analysis indicating the contrary, Tesla Motor Co. CEO Elon Musk is insistent that his company will prevail in a fight to remain independent. This might come as no surprise considering Musk has been an entrepreneur since age 12 and is no stranger to remaining continually confident in the face of incoming crisis. The paradox is of course Tesla’s record high stock success that remains unaltered despite the critical junctures ahead. It’s obvious that there’s long term confidence in the electric car future and industry recognition of Tesla’s vital role in that coming to fruition, but it’s just as obvious that short term monetary constraints and fierce competition are hindering Musk’s and other Tesla leaders options.

The future of Tesla is tied with SpaceX and vice versa – at least that’s how Musk sees it. In many way it’s this hedging on pioneering forms of both ground and aerospace travel that has so many people assured that the companies will carry on for decades and are willing to invest. But this multi lateral investment in excessively expensive upstart technologies is taking its toll on Tesla. Competitors and would-be competitors – also the same entities who use car components built by Tesla – are sensing the weaknesses and closing in. Many want to take Tesla under their wing, some want to decimate it. But most understand that if Tesla is allowed to survive independently, it will eventually come to dominate the transportation industry as a whole.

The only way Musk and his mates are going to sort themselves out of this one is if they continue to receive further cash injections from the federal government. This could be just a matter of the right lobbyists or who has the White House after 2012, or if gas jumps past 6 bucks a gallon. However the U.S. government might simply deem Tesla not big enough not to fail and see better futures in allowing another company to take over. Only time will tell, but the time is running out.

If there’s anything Musk and the others at Tesla have that their competitors don’t is the assurance rather than the curse that the energy future, at least as far as the automobile is concerned, is an electric one. We will certainly run out of fossil fuels, and while car manufacturers relentlessly or helplessly continue to stick with gasoline powered cars, Tesla can continue to power itself up for when people eventually come to a point where they simply can’t afford either consciously or financially to keep a car running on fumes. Don’t bet on seeing your trusted Houston auto repair shop or other mainstay sights of traditional vehicle driving disappear anytime soon, but if Tesla Motor Co. can survive until these places become relics, it’ll be a smooth ride afterward.

“We are past the idea of an environmentally friendly vehicle needing to look different. People don’t want to sacrifice anything, including style, to own an efficient car.” – Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen

Bold words backed by bold action. The Tesla Model S, produced by Tesla Motors, is an engineering feat, which proves you don’t have to sacrifice style to go green. It’s a full-sized battery electric sedan that is still in the development stages. Back when the Model S was in it’s preliminary developing stages, its code name was WhiteStar. Since then, this prototype model has continued to wow its audience. Since the unveiling at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, there has been a lot of buzz about when it will be on the market. It is now slated for market release for early 2012. It is expected to retail in the ballpark of $57,000, although baseline price quotes have been released around $47,000.

Though this is a costly figure for middle income consumers, it’s going to prove a highly prized vehicle on the road, and stands out as a leader for the future of eco-friendly vehicles. The Model S will be available in three different battery classes and range in cost: 160, 230, and 300 miles per charged battery. Due to the anticipation for its release, you won’t be able to waltz into your local dealer to buy a model or buy one over the Internet, like you’re browsing through insurance quotes online. You have to go to the Tesla website for pricing, purchasing details, and where these models will be available.

This vehicle marries Tesla characteristic quality of design with aerodynamics, stability of handling, crash safety, range, and overall performance. It’s an electric car from the ground up that has been meticulously engineered to be an innovation in the way we view and use electric transportation. It has also been optimized for crash safety, and it’s engineered to achieve the 2012 five-star NHTSA safety rating upon release.

Powered by a slim-line battery pack that’s positioned below the floor, this compact design truly integrates sustainability with style. With its compact frame, the Model S is created to exploit the advantages of an electric vehicle, while maximizing interior space and energy efficiency. This model is expected to have a range of 160 miles when fully charged with a zero to 60 acceleration rate of 5.6 seconds. Larger battery packs are expected to be available that will give this sporty piece of engineering an estimated 300 miles. The charging time is expected to take around three to five hours, which depends on the battery being used. There is also an option for a 45-minute quick charge for reduced distances, and the battery swap time is less than five minutes.

Go online to see videos and specs of this outstanding piece of machinery and see how the Model S is changing the way we think of electric cars. This vehicle will stun you with its elegance in integration and commitment to excellence. Surely, it will be a top competitor in sport electric cars and will innovate the way we drive.

Tesla Motors has just released a revised filing for their upcoming IPO. Tesla are reportedly buying NUMMI plant for $42 million and it is now confirmed that Tesla doesnt have a formal deal with Toyota to build a new electric vehicle yet.

For anyone who followed the hyped news of the Tesla-Toyota partnership last week, it would seem that the two companies had signed an official agreement to build what Tesla CEO Elon Musk was calling a “third-generation” vehicle (its Model S sedan is the second generation) together. In fact, the purchase of NUMMI only seems to make sense if this joint car project comes to fruition – the Model S is only supposed to make up a small fraction of the vehicles produced at the facility.

Tesla has decided that most people cant afford the $111,005 for their brand new Tesla Roadster so now you can lease an electric sports car. Because putting together $1,658* a month is so much easier.

In reality anyone considering a Roadster probably has the direct funds for a straight out purchase. The company is offering a lease to provide “added flexibility and piece of mind” to customers because “as technology evolves, you will remain on the cutting edge of electric mobility advancements.” It believes a leasing option will help push the car a little further into the mainstream by making it easier for people to get behind the wheel.

“This will help us with the customers who have some trepidation about changing the paradigm from gasoline to electric,” company boss Elon Musk told the Wall Street Journal. “They can dip their toe in the water without making a big commitment of a purchase.”

There has been a lot of rumours lately about Tesla planning on running an IPO in early 2010. A source told Reuters it could happen “any day,” but Stephan Dolezalek, managing director of VantagePoint Venture Partners and a Tesla investor, said in September that it’s unlikely to happen in 2009.