CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$ (18,219)	$ (30,719)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based employee compensation	2,154	1,956
Depreciation and amortization	5,704	5,689
Provision for doubtful accounts	253
Recovery of Inventory Reserve	(106)	(11)
Loss from joint venture and other investmesnts	293	224
(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment	13	(55)
Management fee due to related party		1,875
Convertible debt discount	794	12,523
Deferred tax benefit	(144)	(28)
Changes in assets and liabilities
Notes receivable	301	3,597
Accounts receivable	(1,169)	(813)
Inventories	(3,865)	4,237
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(650)	(591)
Due from related parties	(3,549)
Accounts payable	5,154	(2,157)
Accrued liabilities and warranty cost	580	2,200
Other payables	564	(3,174)
Advances from customers	1,040	(850)
Taxes payable	(368)
Net cash used in operating activities	(11,220)	(6,097)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of 51% Interest in Zhejiang Jonway		(18,477)
Acquisition of property and equipment	(1,838)	(1,093)
Proceeds from sale of equipment	79	110
Net cash used in investing activities:	(1,759)	(19,460)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in restricted cash	(9,027)	(161)
Proceeds from notes payable	35,026	3,630
Repayment of notes payable	(15,515)	(3,469)
Proceeds from insurance financing		174
Loan receivable from shareholder		(331)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		3,236
Proceeds from related party	1,957
Repayment to related parties	(1,886)	(2,580)
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible debt		19,000
Proceeds from stock subscription agreement		2,000
Proceeds from short term loans	3,141	4,799
Repayment of short term loans	(6,004)	(848)
Net cash provided by financing activities	7,692	25,450
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(5)	55
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(5,292)	(52)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	5,859	1,503
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	567	1,451
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during period for interest	1,117
Cash paid during period for taxes		$ 4