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Tesla Energy Group, a New Division of Tesla Motors, Signs Development and Supply Agreement Worth $43 Million With Think of Norway
New Division of Tesla Motors to Develop and Market Battery Packs for Clients in Automotive and Other Industries
| Source: Tesla Motors
SAN CARLOS, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 22, 2007 -- Tesla Energy Group, a newly formed division
of Tesla Motors, recently signed an agreement to supply Think Global with
lithium-ion battery packs for their line of "TH!NK city" electric cars. The
supply agreement covers the development and delivery of battery packs
starting in December 2007 and continuing through 2008. The supply agreement
represents up to $43 million in revenues, of which approximately $3 million
is expected to be realized in 2007 with the remainder in 2008.
Tesla Energy Group was formed in December of 2006 to develop and market
custom designed battery packs for customers in a wide range of industries,
utilizing Tesla's patent pending technology for the development of
high-power, high-capacity battery packs with superior performance and
safety characteristics. Tesla Motors created Tesla Energy Group in response
to demand from outside companies for advanced lithium-ion battery pack
technology for automotive and other industrial use.
"The establishment of the Tesla Energy Group adds a significant new
dimension to the business of Tesla Motors," said Martin Eberhard, CEO of
Tesla Motors. "Tesla Energy Group will provide additional sources of
operating income for Tesla Motors while accelerating our competitive
advantage in battery pack design and manufacturing. Both of these support
our core business of developing and marketing extraordinary electric cars
such as the Tesla Roadster."
"Tesla Energy Group provides Think with an advanced battery pack design
with impressive performance," said Jan-Olaf Willums, CEO of Think.
About Think
Think's mission is to create the most environmentally friendly vehicles in
the world in a commercially successful way. The second generation TH!NK
city vehicle combines award-winning design with comfort and convenience
features that make it a pleasure to drive. The new vehicle is expected to
be launched in Norway in 2007, and selected international markets in 2008.
More information about Think can be found on http://www.think.no/.
About Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors develops and manufactures vehicles that exemplify "Design,
Performance, and Efficiency" while conforming to all U.S. safety,
environmental and durability standards. The company has taken over 400
reservations for its first car, the Tesla Roadster, a stylish, high
performance sports car that accelerates to 60 mph in about 4 seconds with
extreme energy efficiency. Tesla expects to start shipping Tesla Roadsters
to customers in the fall. Tesla Motors was founded in July 2003 by Martin
Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning to create efficient electric cars for people
who love to drive. Tesla Motors currently employs more than 200 people,
including teams in California, Michigan, the U.K. and Taiwan. For more
information, visit www.teslamotors.com.