Tesla: Back at square one on cash

Musk has told analysts and investors Tesla plans to pay its convertible debt with internally generated cash flow. (BLOOMBERG/Bloomberg)

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By:

Kate Duguid and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed

August 28, 2018 05:00 AM

NEW YORK -- Elon Musk's take-private plans for Tesla Inc. have evaporated, but the company's looming debt needs remain.

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