Energy's risky $1 billion bet on two politically-connected electric car builders

By Ronnie Greene, Matthew Mosk and Brian Ross

Two politically connected firms get $1 billion in federal loans to build electric cars

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fisker":

"… c carmakers producing sporty — and pricey — cutting-edge autos. One is Fisker Automotive, the project heralded by Biden and backed by a powerhouse ventu …"

"… , triggering concern from industry observers and government auditors. Fisker is more than a year behind rolling out its $97,000 luxury vehicle bankroll …"

"… another Solyndra is in the offing.In interviews, executives with Tesla and Fisker said comparisons to Solyndra are unfounded. Each said the government’s i …"

"… mass production of the sedan will ultimately lead to profitability.Henrik Fisker, the renowned auto designer who founded the car company that carries his n …"

Obama Administration defends Fisker cars from Solyndra comparison

By Matthew Mosk

Both Obama Administration and Finnish car company distance themselves from comparison to failed energy project Solyndra

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fisker":

"… American made. …"

"… ould be building their cars on American soil."The Department of Energy and Fisker executives are splitting hairs about where the money went," said Rep. Tim …"

"… iWatch News, and a Friday report on ABC News' "Good Morning America" about Fisker Automotive, the recipient of a "green energy" loan in 2010. The reports qu …"

"… en energy" loan in 2010. The reports quoted auto industry experts who said Fisker's loan invited comparisons to the ill-fated Energy Department loan to …"

Republicans call for probe of Obama’s green car program

By Matthew Mosk, Brian Ross and Ronnie Greene

Representative calls for further investigation into Energy Dept. loans to electric car companies

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fisker":

"… of the Obama Administration’s “green energy” loan program to include Fisker, the start-up electric car company that received more than $500 million in …"

"… in the U.S., then don’t do it. Find another way. Find something else.”Fisker is one of two start-up electric car companies that combined have been offe …"

"… orted Thursday that there are now emerging questions about the progress of Fisker Automotive, which has experienced delays with the production of its $97,00 …"

"… more affordable family car that is supposed to be manufactured in Delaware.Fisker received its government loan even after company executives told Energy Dep …"

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FACT CHECK: Green stimulus sending jobs overseas?

By FactCheck.Org

Conservative advocacy ad avoids the facts about Obama administration investments into sustainable energy.

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"… ds of jobs in Finland.” Actually, the first round of government loans to Fisker Automotive went toward design, engineering, sales and marketing work done …"

"… hat created hundreds of jobs in Finland.” The car company in question is Fisker Automotive, which was awarded more than a half billion dollars worth of lo …"

"… o make fuel-efficient electric cars. And all of the electric cars built by Fisker so far were manufactured in Finland. That forms the basis of the ad’s cl …"

"… t forms the basis of the ad’s claim.But there’s more to this story.The Fisker loans came in two parts. The first part, according to a statement&nbs …"