Saddened to think about how much infrastructure relies on the whims of an unstable leader.
A group of US auto-makers recently agreed to switch their cars to the Tesla Supercharger standard. Now Musk has laid off the *entire* supercharger team, putting the future of EV charging at risk.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/3/24147402/tesla-supercharger-layoffs-stalled-ev-infrastructure-projects
Fortunately, a new firm supported by auto makers plans significant investments in chargers:
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ionna-ev-charging-joint-venture-nacs-ccs-bmw-honda-gm/707513/
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