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Is This the First Sexy Green Car Ever?

With a 9-month waitlist, Tesla's Model S is an all-electric sedan that counts Morgan Freeman and Jim Berk as owners -- and may have enough style to finally win over luxe-loving Angelenos.

On a recent Sunday afternoon, Participant Media CEO Jim Berk made a social call at the Malibu residence of one of the heads of the six major film studios. After the visit, the mogul and his wife walked Berk out to his car, a black Tesla Model S Signature. Berk, who declined to name the couple, says they are "environmentally friendly" and were instantly taken with the car. "He ordered one that afternoon."