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BMW, Daimler, VW take on Tesla for EV plug supremacy

Tesla has its own plugs and communication protocols to link batteries to chargers.
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By:
Christoph Steitz
January 24, 2018 05:00 AM

FRANKFURT – BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen Group hope a network of high-power charging stations they are rolling out with Ford Motor will set an industry standard for plugs and protocols and will give them an edge over electric-car rivals.

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