There's still a bright future for electric vehicles though -- electric car maker Tesla Motors announced that it turned a profit in the first quarter of 2013 for the first time, as sales of the Model S exceeded expectations.

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Despite Friday's events, David Cameron said there was still a "big question mark" over the eurozone's future.

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Looking ahead, Braeken said he was very positive about the continent's future but warned that there were still many issues that needed to be addressed, citing infrastructure, good governance, corruption and fostering local talent.

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