[rjtavares]

I can't find the half billion figure for Tesla in that article (only for Fisker).

Also, Tesla is a public company and therefore discloses their finantials. Their total debt is 270M, and they have 280M in cash (therefore, negative net debt).

[OstiaAntica]

Here's some more info:

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-11/tesla-to-begin-r...