Texas Mandates Tesla Technology for EV Chargers Despite Opposition

Texas has approved a plan that mandates companies to include Tesla's technology in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in order to be eligible for federal funds. This decision is significant as Texas is the largest recipient of a $5 billion program aimed at electrifying US highways. While federal rules require companies to offer the Combined Charging System (CCS), individual states can add their own requirements. Texas' move is seen as a step forward for Tesla CEO Elon Musk's goal of making its technology the US charging standard. However, some charging companies have expressed concerns about the supply chain and certification of Tesla's connectors.