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Has Tesla Made a Big Breakthrough?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been hinting that his company is on the verge of a recharging breakthrough. Now, a demo is planned for next week. Here's what to expect.

By John Rosevear – Jun 13, 2013 at 7:00PM EST

Tesla Motors (TSLA +0.53%) has had plenty of news lately, but the next big story might be a very big one: CEO Elon Musk has been hinting that there's a way for Tesla's Model S sedan to be recharged very quickly -- and now, there's a demonstration of some kind set for next week.

Has Tesla really come up with a recharging breakthrough? In this video, Fool.com contributor John Rosevear looks at the latest upgrades to Tesla's Supercharger network, and explains why fast recharging would be a huge deal -- not just for Tesla and its profits, but for the idea of electric cars in general.

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John Rosevear
John Rosevear is a senior contributing Motley Fool auto analyst covering automakers and trends shaping the global auto industry. John’s tenure with the company spans 15 years covering auto stocks, mutual funds, and retirement investing. He is a former CNBC reporter who covered the future of autos, including electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Prior to The Motley Fool, he worked at Fidelity Investments in communications and investor education roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University. He once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch’s office – with Lynch present.
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