Tesla picks new CEO

Ready to move forward

Last year, following the Detroit Auto Show, Tesla's CEO Martin Eberhard couldn't contain his criticism of GM's Chevy Volt. Yet, under Eberhard's leadership, Tesla has missed multiple targets and has begun to resemble nothing more than a big PR, fund-raising gimmick.

That might be about to change, as Tesla has now, finally, hired a new CEO to take Tesla to the next level.

"To that end, it is with great pleasure that I announce that Ze'ev Drori will become CEO of Tesla Motors, effective December 3rd."Ze'ev is a successful high-tech entrepreneur and an experienced chief executive with the proven ability to create and manage companies with innovative products in both the high-tech and automotive sectors. He has more than 30 years of continual success and has demonstrated the ability to lead a company from conception to profitability, a public offering and thousands of employees. Elon Musk