Elon Musk's Tesla may have already won the charging technology wars
Some industry officials fear that the messy corporate jockeying over charging technology could discourage people from buying electric cars
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Some industry officials fear that the messy corporate jockeying over charging technology could discourage people from buying electric cars
Barra, CEO of General Motors, had just agreed to follow Ford Motor in adopting the charging technology developed by Tesla, the carmaker led by Musk. The deals will allow GM and Ford customers to use some of Tesla's fast chargers. Fear of not finding a charger is a main reason some people hesitate to buy electric cars, surveys show.
Deals with Ford and G.M. will make it easier to find a charger but could give Elon Musk control of critical infrastructure.