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Re:Tesla reveals Supercharger network, Free Fill Ups by kamaal on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @06:01AM (#4569531)
>>If Tesla doesn't let others to use their connector

It must be the other way around. If you want free power, design your car to use their connector standards.

Re:Tesla reveals Supercharger network, Free Fill Ups by richardw on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @07:59AM (#4569855)
Well, you can't get the free power if Tesla legally prevents you from using the connector because they're looking to create a near-term advantage. That's the key. My comment was that Tesla would be harming themselves by not allowing others to use it. Others would come up with a standard and now you'd have all these Tesla vehicles with a non-standard connector.
Re:Tesla reveals Supercharger network, Free Fill Ups by stcredzero on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @03:36PM (#4572238)
> Well, you can't get the free power if Tesla legally prevents you from using the connector because they're looking to create a near-term advantage. That's the key.

If I were running Tesla, I'd let my competitors' cars come and charge at the station, then sell them lunch and snacks.