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Tesla 1Q loss totals $50 million as costs rise

Tesla reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
Electric car maker Tesla Motors lost $49.8 million in the first quarter as it accelerated the development of its new crossover and made improvements to its Model S sedan.

Tesla said it produced a record 7,535 Model S sedans during the period and delivered 6,457 to customers, but higher costs led to a loss. Shares fell 7 percent to $187.50 in after-hours trading.