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VinFast Announces New U.S. Dealers Across Several States

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dealer network , giving it stores in several new areas and growing its footprint to 18 dealerships in seven states. VinFast added 12 stores, with new dealerships in Connecticut and Kentucky, five new locations in Florida, and four in Texas. The company recently announced an expansion to its U.S.

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Tesla Service Center Approved In East Hartford, Connecticut

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Here is some good news for Tesla owners in Connecticut, a state that’s been heavily favoring the whims of dealerships rather than Tesla and other EV makers. The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) of East Hartford has voted unanimously to approve Tesla’s application to build a service center, the Journal Inquirer reports.

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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. This certification is required for any dealer selling Ford electric vehicles. Depending on how much dealers choose to invest, they will receive a correlating number of electric vehicles to sell. million into EV charging infrastructure.

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Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets

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The first of the new dealerships is expected to open later this month, according to a Vinfast press release. The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky—since the start of a pivot to a dealer model last year.

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Tesla cuts ties with Connecticut town that rejected potential showroom

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Tesla is cutting ties with South Windsor, Connecticut, after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected the automaker’s proposal to open a showroom in the town. You can also reach me on Twitter @KlenderJoey , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com.

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Dealers Hit The Brakes On EVs

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Proposed EPA Rules Amidst the current contretemps over Connecticut’s stalled efforts to adopt phase 2 of the California emissions standards, known as ACC II/ACT, which stand for Advanced Clean Cars II and Advanced Clean Truck, Read more

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GM will offer U.S. Buick franchise dealers buyouts

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General Motors said that it will offer all of its Buick franchise dealers in the U.S. Global Vice President of Buick and GMC, Duncan Aldred, told WSJ that shifting to EVs will require significant investments by Buick dealers. Buick franchise dealers buyouts appeared first on TESLARATI. buyouts,the Wall Street Journal reported.

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