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A shameless example of how the new admin benefits Elon -- given that Tesla's charging network has been his biggest moat vs other EV companies. It's Russian-sty
by insane_dreamer 2y ago
A shameless example of how the new admin benefits Elon -- given that Tesla's charging network has been his biggest moat vs other EV companies.
It's Russian-style oligarchs in bed with the government to benefit themselves.
Sure, there has been lobbying (aka corruption) all along. But this takes it to a whole new level.
- hippich 2y agoInteresting.. my first reaction on the title was "wait, won't it hurt musk who is trumps friend now"?
- rtkwe 2y agoIt's a mixed bag. Tesla's charging network is a pretty big revenue center but it could hurt car sales (along with going so hard for the American right which is souring the brand image with the groups of people actually buying electric cars).
- imbusy111 2y agoIt certainly takes away some control from him, when there is an independent charging network.
- ta8645 2y agoThis article claims exactly that: https://electrek.co/2025/02/06/trump-just-canceled-the-federal-nevi-ev-charger-program/ https://electrek.co/2025/02/06/trump-just-canceled-the-feder...
- insane_dreamer 2y agoIt definitely benefits Elon because it hurts his competitors, who are just getting into the game and trying to catch up.
- tasty_freeze 2y agoNo worries, the administration has said that Musk is in charge of deciding what to do about his conflicts of interest. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-05/white-house-says-musk-will-police-his-own-conflicts-of-interest https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-05/white-hou...
- insane_dreamer 2y agoThanks! I feel much better now.