CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$ (31,163)	$ (45,422)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based employee compensation	1,760	2,327
Stock-based compensation for R&D activities		3,784
Stock-based compensation for consulting and other services	475	144
Depreciation and amortization	7,864	7,357
Impairment loss of long-lived assets	2,560
Provision for Inventory Reserve	748	667
Provision for doubtful accounts	201	11
Accretion of financial instruments		16,937
Loss from joint venture and other investmesnts	391	310
Gain on disposal of equipment	76	(220)
Deferred Tax benefit	282	(149)
Loss on sale of marketable securities	871	367
Amortization of debt discount	1,186
Change in fair value of derivative liability		349
Changes in assets and liabilities: (net of acquisition )
Accounts receivable	(2,899)	913
Notes receivable	(170)	3,313
Inventories	(795)	3,293
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,190	(126)
Due from related parties	(261)	(2,864)
Accounts payable	7,240	(308)
Accrued liabilities	2,087	1,534
Advances from customers	1,815	(145)
Net cash used in operating activities	(6,542)	(8,295)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of 51% Interest in Zhejiang Jonway Automobile , net		(18,037)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities	1,128
Investment made in unconsolidated entities		(774)
Acquisition of property and equipment	(2,506)	(2,108)
Proceeds from sale of equipment	39	279
Cash flows used in investing activities:	(1,339)	(20,640)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in restricted cash	(5,644)	(2,827)
Proceeds from capital raises		4,198
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt		19,000
Proceeds from stock option exercises		561
Proceeds from short term debt	12,572	6,984
Proceeds from notes payable	8,000	5,921
Repayment to related parties	(1,948)
Proceeds from related party		1,549
Repayment of short term debt	(9,295)	(2,300)
Cash provided by financing activities	3,685	33,086
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(7)	205
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(4,203)	4,356
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year	5,859	1,503
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT, end of year	1,656	5,859
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during period for interest	1,541	177
Cash paid during period for taxes		$ 4