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Tesla gets closer to opening first dealership in Vermont

Teslarati

A South Burlington document obtained by Teslarati discusses Tesla’s request and the Planning Commission’s amendments. Below are excerpts from the document, along with a map illustrating the zoning changes. ” The legal exemption applies to EV automakers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid. Tesla Vermont Center.

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Elon Musk raises awareness of Twitter’s lack of transparency on ad audits

Teslarati

What Elon Musk and his legal team want from the two firms are any documents or communications of their involvment in reviewing accounts or participating in any audit of Twitter’s user base. Both firms use technology to independently verify whether or not digital ads are viewed by real people.

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Tesla’s Autopilot probe worries Morgan Stanley with ‘reputational risks’

Teslarati

Headed by analyst Adam Jonas, the note outlines the potential risks that Tesla could face with the probe, which intends to investigate 11 instances of Autopilot-equipped cars crashing into emergency vehicles, according to the documents. “The regulatory, legal, and moral/ethical nuances are difficult, if not impossible, to model.

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USCAR helps to develop charging-readiness tools for plug-in & electric vehicles through US DRIVE

Green Car Congress

The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. Permit and supporting documents may be accessed at: [link] , with the video accessible at: [link].

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Rivian IPO: What you need to know

Teslarati

According to the document, the company expects to fill its pre-order backlog of approximately 55,400 R1 vehicles by the end of 2023. Legal Challenges to Date. Similar to other automakers, Rivian is also involved in some legal challenges. Credit: eHauler/RivianForum ). ” Conclusion.

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U.S. Regulator Proposes Updated Rules for Autonomous Vehicles in Exchange for Data

The Truth About Cars

steering wheels and pedals) have to be given exceptions from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to legally operate in populated areas, NHTSA leadership believes that having access to the data they’ve collected will be useful in informing decisions on how the rules could be changed.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries arent just thrown away (described at end of linked document). Toyotas Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are considered "non-hazardous waste" [See "high voltage electrical systems" ]. What about battery safety?

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