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Fourth Tesla Model X Said To Go To Google Founder Sergey Brin

Many Tesla supporters dismiss the company's continuing financial losses, claiming that Google could use its vast cash horde to rescue Tesla Motors, if need be.

A biography of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, published earlier this year, claims a deal was struck with Google co-founder Sergey Brin to rescue Tesla at a time when the automaker was struggling to get its Model S electric car into production.

Now, it appears Brin may have become the owner of the fourth Tesla Model X electric crossover, part of the first batch unveiled at Tesla's factory at the end of September.

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The fourth Model X--painted white--was not claimed by Brin at the unveiling event, but Bloomberg claims it belongs to him, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.

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When the crossover was rolled out, a woman stood up to claim it.

"Stand in for Sergey?" was reportedly Musk's response. Brin was also apparently spotted in the VIP seating area at the launch event at Tesla's assembly plant in Fremont, California.

2016 Tesla Model X
2016 Tesla Model X

Musk reportedly claimed the first Model X for himself, while the second copy went to venture capitalist and Tesla investor Steve Jurvetson.

The vehicles belonging to Musk, Jurvetson, and possibly Brin were part of a group of just six handed over to customers.

These were all reportedly "Founders Series" models reserved for board members and close friends of the company.

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