LOS ANGELES, CA - In another prize for Elon Musk's Tesla motor company, the 2015 Tesla Model S 70D was named today the AAA Green Car of the Year.

"The Tesla Model S 70D has a 240-mile range, room for five, excellent power and steering and fast charge capability," said John Nielsen, the Auto Club's managing director of Automotive Engineering and Repair. "Add sleek styling, great acceleration and an air of sophistication that separates it from other alternative-fueled vehicles and you see why the Model S 70D was our top vehicle this year."

The vehicle is highlighted in the 2016 AAA Green Car Guide, which is produced by the Automobile Club of Southern California and its Automotive Research Center.

According to the Auto Club, the top five green cars are:

2015 Tesla Model S 70D;

2014 Hatchback BMW i3;

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium;

2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Premium; and

2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium.

The 2014 BMW i3 was chosen the best green car costing between $30,000 and $50,000, while the 2014 Mazda 3S Grand Touring was named the best green car under $30,000.

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