I thought Ford et al were being bribed by Tesla to use their network, as all new EVs sold after 202X cannot use a proprietary connector, which means it has to u

I thought Ford et al were being bribed by Tesla to use their network, as all new EVs sold after 202X cannot use a proprietary connector, which means it has to use the same connector as at least two other companies, to get subsidies. Same for new charging station subsidies.