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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal

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Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed an argument from Tesla this week during a circuit court appeal of a case with the state of Louisiana over its automotive direct sales ban rules. The post DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla agrees to purchase majority of battery-ready graphite from US facility

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Tesla will be purchasing most of the battery-ready graphite that would be produced at a planned facility in Louisiana. Syrah noted that Tesla would have the option to purchase additional volumes of graphite subject to the further expansion of its Vidalia plant. . Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

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Based on Jerry’s research, an EV-friendly state like Vermont has 10 times the charging infrastructure of states on the bottom of the list like Louisiana, Kentucky and Alaska. per 100,000 residents in Louisiana to 134 per 100,000 in Vermont. per 100,000 residents in Louisiana to 134 per 100,000 in Vermont. California.

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Tesla is suing my state so Louisianans can buy EVs

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Tesla is suing the State of Louisiana over a law that restricts its ability to sell EVs directly to customers which violate its constitutional rights, The Wall Street Journal reported. Tesla is also fighting for the freedom of not just me but all Louisiana consumers. I flew to New Jersey and San Diego to pick up both of my Tesla.

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J.D. Power: US growing increasingly divided on EV adoption

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Power, EV adoption in the US is growing increasingly divided, with the most active states for EV adoption already on the path to parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and consumers steadily pulling back on EV purchases in the least-active states. of the total new-vehicle retail market.

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GM invests in manganese sulfate production plant for EV batteries

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Canada and free trade agreement countries like Australia,” said Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing, and Supply Chain. The Louisiana-based battery mineral production plant will be the first in the United States. .

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Tesla Tequila limited edition bottle, glass set sold out lightning fast

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According to the support page, each customer was limited to only one bottle per purchase. Although, some buyers have mentioned purchasing more than one limited edition set. Tesla does not offer refunds for Tesla Tequila purchases. The Tesla Tequila bottle contains 750mL of tequila with 40% ABV.