Author: By AARON M. KESSLER

The company seems to embody many of a typical Wall Street investor’s desires: disruptive technology, larger-than-life founders and dazzling growth projections.

The company will unveil a partnership with two dozen garages around Manhattan, which will offer higher-speed, 240-volt chargers where Tesla owners can power up.

The maker of high-end electric cars reported more revenue and a smaller loss than analysts predicted, but said it expected production challenges.

The company’s twice-delayed Model X sport utility vehicle will play a vital role in reaching a sales goal of 55,000 electric vehicles this year.

The automaker’s chief says a software update will allow the Model S to navigate streets without the driver’s touching the wheel or pedals.

The stations will be part of a fast-growing network run by ChargePoint, the nation’s largest, and will be compatible with nearly all electric vehicles on the road.

Elon Musk said high fuel prices could no longer be expected to drive consumers toward alternative vehicles.

Automakers gathering in Detroit this week for the city’s annual car show promoted a range of their wares aimed at the alternative-energy shopper.

The automaker is offering lower-cost leases through an arrangement with U.S. Bank, and a three-month trial period.