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Tesla Motors expecting first ever profit after steep losses in 2012

On the back of stronger than expected sales and production, the company ends several years of posting losses with the first profit ever for Tesla Motors. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Green Car Congress: EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO2- and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Tesla Motors reports massive losses for 2012, profitability in 1st quarter 2013

Tesla Motors’ management expects to immediately shift from massive losses while preparing for Model S sales, to immediately become profitable due to Model S sales. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Polk confirms Prius as California’s best selling nameplate for 2012

R.L Polk released data late last week confirming the Toyota Prius family of vehicles as the most popular nameplate among California drivers in 2012, based on new car registrations. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Tesla outlook bright for 2013 despite missing 2012 Model S sales estimates

Tesla’s quarterly results confirmed reaching production of 400 Model S’s per week, showed continued large losses, but Musk promises profitability by Q2 2013. Pinboard (MacAaron)