Tesla is already developing next-level battery technology

Tesla has always been somewhat relentless with respect to reaching out to and attracting world-class talent, which is why the company's contract with leading battery researcher Jeff Dahn a few years ago didn't come as much of a surprise. Though far from a household name, Dahn is widely regarded as one of the world's most influential and foremost experts on lithium-ion battery technology. In June of 2015, Tesla inked a 5-year exclusive contract with Dahn and his 25-person strong research group, w...