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Ford battles with dealers over EV sales plan

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Ford is now facing pushback from dealers in numerous states over its EV sales plan. Ford is revamping its EV sales model , and the first step in doing so is its “EV Certified” program. What do you think of the article? The post Ford battles with dealers over EV sales plan appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

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Metz and Janelle London finds that state vehicle electrification mandates can withstand legal challenges based on federal preemption if they are based solely on reasons for transitioning to electric vehicles that are within the state's authority. The article points to the 2019 Supreme Court case of Virginia Uranium v.

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Tesla direct sales under threat from dealer-backed bills in Florida

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Tesla has become intimately familiar with the laws surrounding dealerships and auto sales throughout the United States, often putting the American upstart at odds with local government and dealerships alike. Now, Tesla is again facing threats from legislatures as two new bills could derail the company’s sales system in Florida.

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California gas vehicle ban faces pushback from 17 states

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17 States have filed a lawsuit with the Federal Court of Appeals, suing to prevent California from banning new ICE vehicle sales after 2035. California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is expected to ban the sale of new ICE vehicles after 2035 tomorrow, but 17 State Attorney Generals have sued in federal court to block the move.

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Did you know tires can help with your electric vehicle’s range?

Plug in America

This article is sponsored by Nokian Tyres. Unfortunately, there isn’t a legal standard or certification process in the U.S. Lowering rolling resistance can help reduce range anxiety and put a charge into EV sales. Drivers of electric vehicles care deeply about getting the most out of each charge.

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ZF rebrands its passive safety systems division to ZF Lifetec – ET Auto

Baua Electric

ZF Lifetec is one of the leading passive safety equipment providers with a global presence of 46 locations across 18 countries and a market share of more than 20% of global sales in its core product categories. In 2023, ZF Passive Safety Systems achieved sales of around €4.7 billion (approx USD 5.1 billion).

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In Tesla Autopilot probe, US prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud – ET Auto

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Tesla videos demonstrating the technology that remain archived on its website say: “The person in the driver’s seat is only there for legal reasons. ” Musk is increasingly focused on self-driving technology as Tesla’s car sales and profit slump. He is not doing anything. The car is driving itself.”

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