US: Tesla losses widen as spending increases

Author: just-auto.com editorial team | 16 February 2011

Electric sportscar maker Tesla Motors, which has yet to book a profit, said its fourth quarter 2010 loss was US$51.4m compared with $34.9m the previous quarter as improved gross margin was offset by increased spending on research and development and expanded sales and marketing.

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