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Anti-Tesla Bill Backed By North Carolina Car Dealers Is Dead

Green Car Reports

Tesla Motors has dodged two big bullets fired its way by New York and North Carolina legislatures and auto dealers. Last week, the New York State Senate and Assembly adjourned until January without acting on two bills pushed by state auto dealers that would have made it illegal to register a Tesla store in New York state.

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Ford dealers push back and drop out of Model e EV sales program

Teslarati

Ford dealers are beginning to push back and drop out of the Model e electric vehicle sales program. million and would give dealers two DC fast chargers, priority in replenishing EV models, more exposure on Ford’s company website, and demo units, which could be sold. It has not gone according to plan for some.

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North Carolina Wants To Make It Illegal For Tesla To E-Mail Customers

Green Car Reports

How far will state car-dealer associations go to prevent Tesla Motors from opening its electric-car showrooms and selling cars over the Internet? In North Carolina, a new law passed by the state Senate would apparently make it illegal for Tesla to e-mail its customers. A long, long way.

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Mack Trucks delivers Mack LR Electric model to Republic Services to begin real-world trials

Green Car Congress

Mack and Republic made the announcement during a virtual press event at Mack World Headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. Republic will test the LR Electric model in Hickory, North Carolina on one of its residential recycling collection routes. The powertrain delivers 4,051 lb.-ft.

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The New Chevy Blazer EV Has Stumbled Twice in Recent Tests - Hard

The Truth About Cars

General Motors’ fortunes are tied heavily to its new Ultium EV technology. Kevin Williams at InsideEVs experienced several issues on his road trip from Ohio to North Carolina, leaving him stranded at a rural charging station. Both experiences also unraveled over a short period, but Edmunds recorded 23 issues requiring fixes.

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Fisker pivots to franchised dealerships for EV sales, support

Baua Electric

“We are evolving our business model and intend to add as many as 50 dealer partners in the U.S. and Canada and a similar number of dealer locations in Europe this year,” CEO Henrik Fisker said in a statement to Reuters. In Europe, the company plans a hybrid model, signing up dealers while continuing direct sales.

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Toyota to build battery factory for electric vehicles creates 1,750 jobs 

Electric Vehicles India

Toyota announced that it is planning to build a battery factory to support electric vehicles production in North Carolina. billion electric vehicle battery plant near Greensboro, North Carolina that will create around 1,750 job opportunities for the people. It plans for a $1.3 hp) and 336 Nm (248 lb-ft) of torque.