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Tesla secures hard-fought win for owners in CT, but battle for sales continues

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Tesla has secured a hard-fought win in Connecticut for its planned service center, but its battle for direct sales in the state continues. Tesla initially submitted a permit application to build a showroom and service center to the East Hartford Planning and Zoning Commission.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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It covers ten Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont). These attributes can be expected to help build public trust in the allowance market. nationals and legal residents. HOW TO ESTABLISH A SUCCESSFUL REGIONAL.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

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Furthermore, the EPA cannot legally issue a formal ban on combustion vehicles. Arguments could be made that today’s federal standards represent de facto bans by how heavily they incentivize electric vehicles while punishing automakers for building modestly sized, economical models that burn gasoline.