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Tesla Motors is the electric vehicle powerhouse company. They created the Tesla Roadster capable of the following:

0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds
256 mpg equivlent, 100% electric
Less than 2 cents per mile

The company allegedly is interested in raising $100-250 Million more capital. Previously they raised $40 million in the third round of venture capital after receiving support from Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin as well as many others. It is believed that this next round may indeed be in the form of an IPO (initial public offering). According to VentureWire, Tesla is seeking $100-250 Million to refuel. Siry would not confirm or deny this prospect and comments that the company “can not” officially comment on financial plans. In the past they have been very vocal about financial planning. Perhaps Tesla Motors is in the beginning stages of preparing an IPO rollout!

The company not only produces high end electric vehicles, they have “almost finalized” the design of the Tesla Motors WhiteStar. The sport sedan code named WhiteStar is allegedly a 4-door, 5-passenger vehicle comparable to mid-level BMW/Mercedes with a $50-70K price range. By the end of the second quarter of 2008, Tesla is expected to share a glimpse of the design or prototypes. Wired reports that the company might also offer the WhiteStar with a hybrid drivetrain (gas + electric). Either way, Tesla already has their manufacturing plant in New Mexico preparing to mass produce the new sports sedan.

The basic mater plan for Tesla Motors.

1) Build sports car (aka Roadster)
2) Use that money to build an affordable car (aka WhiteStar)
3) Use that money to build an even more affordable car
4) While doing above, also provide zero emission electric power generation options

This is definitely a company to keep an eye on!!! Anyone with more information about the IPO release, please comment on this posting to share with AppleOption members.

While the Tesla Motor Roadster is an amazing sports car. The company has just recently receive all the regulatory approvals to sell the roadster. We at AppleOption, love this car and can’t wait to purchase their stock. Currently they are not a public company, so there is nothing to buy but the vehicle. We will continue to wait for the release. In the meantime, the company is gearing up for building their second car, a Sedan called “White Star” in a New Mexico manufacturing plant.

0 to 60mph in 4.2sec - All with an Electric Silence!

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The Tesla Motor Sports Car is faster than a Porsche or Ferrari

Meanwhile there is one electric car company that does trade stock publicly. Zap (ZAAP.OB) is the creator of the ZAP-X SUV and some day the ZAP Alias. In the meantime the company has been busy partnering with Coke-Cola for delivery trucks.

BONUS TRADE: Purchase ZAAP.OB for $0.69 or less. They recently were trading consistently over $1 and we are headed into all the automaker conferences.

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The electric car revolution is underway… Tesla Motors Roadster is quickly gaining acceptability in the sports car market. This company will definitely be one for investors to keep an eye on. Currently they do not offer public stock, but when they do it will be a great investment.

Specs:
- 0 to 60mph in under 4 seconds
- 135 miles per gallon equivalent
- 220 miles per charge
- less than 2 cents per mile
- 125mph top speed

iZap Recharges the iPod The iZap is a rechargeable battery for the iPod. This new product by ZAP (ZAAP.OB currently trading at $0.76) will be displayed at MacWorld 2008. The expo will run from Jan 15-18. ZAP CEO, Steve Schneider says “The iZap line is the off-shoot of ZAP’s research into a better electric car battery.” It will retail for $29.99 and include USB power out with a full set of power tips to fit most other electric mobile devices including cellphones, digital cameras, and other MP3 players.