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Green bundler with the golden touch

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

March 30, 2011

Investor Steve Westly straddles the worlds of venture capital, presidential fundraising and government advising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tesla Roadster":

"… to $20,000 more, Tesla recently announced. “It’s not at all about the Tesla Roadster or toys for rich boys,” he said. As for Tesla securing funding sought by …"

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

By Ronnie Greene, Matthew Mosk and Brian Ross

October 20, 2011

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tesla Roadster":

"… re complex than the non-powertrain portion of the production model for the Tesla Roadster.”The company added, “We may experience similar delays in launching the …"