Ford and General Motors have agreed to adopt Tesla's charging connector for their electric vehicles, and their customers will have access to Tesla's supercharger network. Tesla's supercharger network is currently the largest in the United States, consisting of about 17,000 stations. The adoption of Tesla's charging connector by Ford and GM is seen as a recognition of Tesla's position as a leader in the automobile industry.
The adoption of Tesla's charging connector by Ford and GM also signals a shift towards a standard charging connector for electric vehicles. Currently, there are two charging standards in North America: Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) and the Combined Charging System (CCS) used by other car manufacturers. Tesla's charging connector is expected to become the standard as more carmakers adopt it.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently extended an invitation to Toyota to join Tesla's NACS coalition through a Twitter comment. Toyota has not yet responded to the offer. Toyota has been accelerating its development of electric vehicles and recently announced a battery with a range of 600 miles, which surpasses Tesla's current offering.
If Toyota accepts Musk's offer, it may encourage other carmakers to do the same to avoid being at a competitive disadvantage. Volkswagen, for instance, has indicated its commitment to the CCS charger and is building its own charging network. However, by opening its network to rivals, Tesla is diluting its advantage but gaining an important source of income and positioning itself as the leader in the industry.
The charging network is crucial for the development of electric vehicles, and having a large network of charging stations that allow for quick recharging gives an advantage to the automaker. Tesla's supercharger network has played a significant role in its market dominance. Tesla initially built the network out of desperation when no one else was doing it, but now it is reaping the benefits of that decision.
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Supreme Court Ruling: Accepting a Pardon is an "Admission of Guilt!"
A Presidential Pardon does not take effect unless the suspect accepts it. That according to a little known, 1915 ruling from the Supreme Court, once accepted, the pardon serves as an “imputation of guilt,” or what’s more commonly known as an admission. Because accepting the pardon is “essential to it’s validity,” I am demanding the Biden family, Dr. Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, the members of the J6 Committee and everyone else Biden unsurprisingly pardoned declare their acceptance of the pardon publicly. Because, according to the Supreme Court, it would also serve as a declaration of guilt.
--Supreme Court Ruling: Accepting a Pardon is an "Admission of Guilt!" | The Gateway Pundit | by Grant Stinchfield
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/supreme-court-ruling-accepting-pardon-is-admission-guilt/
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California Fire Chief Saves Two Homes Using Milk and Beer After Finding No Water in Hose
NY Post - January 17, 2025
In an extraordinary act of resourcefulness, a California fire chief saved two houses from destruction during the fierce Eaton Fire by using milk and beer as firefighting agents, after discovering the local water supply was unavailable.
Brian Fennessy, 65, and the Orange County Fire Authority Chief, found himself in Altadena, where his childhood memories coexist with the current devastation. With no water pressure in the fire hoses, he resorted to unconventional methods. “I thought I’ll check the refrigerator and all that was in there was some milk and a couple beers,” Fennessy recounted.
--California Fire Chief Saves Two Homes Using Milk and Beer After Finding No Water in Hose – Discern TV
https://discern.tv/california-fire-chief-uses-milk-and-beer-to-save-2-homes-in-last-ditch-effort-after-finding-no-water-in-hose/
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