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Connecticut & Rhode Island’s offshore wind farm just got the construction go-ahead

Electrek

Revolution Wind, Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, can begin offshore construction in 2024. more… The post Connecticut & Rhode Island’s offshore wind farm just got the construction go-ahead appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla skirts Connecticut direct-sales ban with store in tribal casino

Green Car Reports

In Connecticut, it's skirting one such ban by locating a store in a Native American casino. Roughly a decade after opening its first company-owned stores, Tesla is still fighting direct-sales bans in some states.

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Connecticut Dealership Sues Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

In June, Hoffman Auto Group of East Hartford, Connecticut, sued Tesla, the Town of East Hartford, and the development company InSite to try to prevent Tesla from opening a service center in the area.

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Tesla to use tribal land loophole to finally operate in Connecticut

Electrek

Tesla is going to use the loophole of operating on tribal land to finally operate in Connecticut, a state that has been aggressively blocking Tesla from operating sales, delivery, and service centers for years. more… The post Tesla to use tribal land loophole to finally operate in Connecticut appeared first on Electrek.

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Oh Crap: Sewage Leak Causes Chaos on Connecticut Interstate

The Truth About Cars

A tractor-trailer leaking sewage onto a portion of I-95 in Connecticut resulted in numerous crashes and some impromptu off-roading this week. Reports from the Connecticut State Police specify that the incident took place in Fairfield County around 11 P.M. & [Images: Connecticut State Police] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Tesla Service Center Approved In East Hartford, Connecticut

CleanTechnica EVs

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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Rivian Shows Up To Support EV Owners Fighting For EV Freedom In Connecticut

CleanTechnica EVs

Connecticut EV owners are still fighting for their right to buy EVs in their state. The EV Club of Connecticut and the Tesla Owners Club of Connecticut shared their experiences. Recently, I reported on how local dealerships were doing their best to get the bill blocked. Yesterday, Rivian showed up to lend more support.