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Electric Tesla Model S wins Motor Trend's Car of the Year

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Posted: Nov 14, 2012 9:31 AM ET

Last Updated: Nov 16, 2012 11:14 AM ET

The electric Tesla Model S was named the Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year. A Tesla dealership is set to open in Toronto, but will its arrival boost the electric car market in Canada?

CBC's Cameron MacIntosh looks at the pricey prize-winner and talks to experts about what's next for electric cars.

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