Tesla Motors announced that the Tesla X, their fully electric SUV will be released in 2015. The first Model X design that was unveiled in 2012, and received 40 million dollars in pre-order sales, even though the car is still in the concept/ prototype phase. 

Final prototypes will be finished at the Fremont production line sometime in the fall. 

The fully electric SUV crossover, the first of its kind, will feautre iconic "falcon wing doors," that open up and out. The doors will be attached to sensors to ensure that they don't hit anything too close. "Not only do these doors look amazing, but they also make getting in and out of the Model X so much easier than would a conventional front hinged door," the status update notes. "You can even do it standing up."

Pictures of the vehicle are still without side mirrors, which is a violation of federal safety requirements. The company has lobbied the government to allow for the use of small cameras instead of mirrors. As of this writing the rules have not been changed, and side mirrors may still have to be added. 

The crossover will also come standard with an all-wheel-drive system, and will be offered with optional third-row seating. The second and third seating rows will be foldable to create a platform for large cargo.

Tesla stock rose 6% after the announcement, and is up 50% this year, reaching its high point in February. This comes even after Tesla gave away all of its patents, so as to encourage other automakers to make electric cars. Tesla already works with both Daimler Chrysler and Toyota on electric systems for their vehicles. The company plans to make a universally affordable electric car model by 2017.