Tesla unveils network of solar 'Superchargers'

Tesla Motors has answered critics of the range and energy source of electric cars by establishing a network of solar-powered charge stations throughout California, with plans to expand to the rest of the U.S. And if you have a Model S, charging is free forever.

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The Superchargers aren't intended for everyday charging, but for long-distance driving: they're spaced between 100 and 200 miles apart, distant but well within the 250-mile range of the Model S. At the moment the network is limited to California, but Musk was confident that within two years, much of the U.S. (as well as some of Europe and Asia) will be covered:

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