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Tesla's Charging Standard Poised to Dominate as Auto Industry and Regulation Adopt Technology

  • SAE International and other auto manufacturers are adopting Tesla's proprietary charging technology and connector.
  • Volvo becomes the first major automaker outside of the US to announce support for Tesla's charging standard and access to the Supercharger network.
  • Stellantis launches new charging and energy business but does not specify if it will use Tesla's connector, risking compatibility issues for customers.
  • ChargePoint and other charging networks announce retrofits to add Tesla's connector, allowing for more convenient public charging.
  • The transition to Tesla's standard may make the CCS standard obsolete, giving Tesla more control over charging infrastructure.
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