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Ford battles with dealers over EV sales plan

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Ford is now facing pushback from dealers in numerous states over its EV sales plan. Ford is revamping its EV sales model , and the first step in doing so is its “EV Certified” program. Connecticut isn’t the only area where Ford is facing backlash. Ford was not immediately available for comment to Teslarati.

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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. Unfortunately, Tesla’s approval from the commission promptly faced some legal scrutiny. “I will not walk out with brake parts in hand,” Rechon said.

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Tesla to open sales and service center in Providence, Rhode Island

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Other nearby Tesla stores besides Warwick are in Massachusetts , in Norwell, Dedham and Natick, and Milford in Connecticut, as noted in a report from The Providence Journal. Initially, there were legal questions about this method in Rhode Island, but attorneys for the Division of Motor Vehicles confirmed its legality.

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

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Tesla’s war with laws that prohibit the direct sale of cars to consumers continues to wage on, but the automaker is making progress across the United States. Tuesday, Virginia DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb stated Tesla is now eligible to open the three sales locations in the state. What do you think? What do you think?

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California gas vehicle ban faces pushback from 17 states

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17 States have filed a lawsuit with the Federal Court of Appeals, suing to prevent California from banning new ICE vehicle sales after 2035. California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is expected to ban the sale of new ICE vehicles after 2035 tomorrow, but 17 State Attorney Generals have sued in federal court to block the move.

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Connecticut Considers Bill To Let Tesla Sell Direct To Buyers

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The battles between Tesla Motors and state auto-dealer associations over the carmaker''s direct-sales model has seen victories and losses for both sides. While some states have passed laws either banning or explicitly legalizing Tesla''s company-owned stores and online sales, many still haven''t weighed in either way.

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Lewis H. Latimer: A Life of Lightbulb Moments

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Emblematic of the hope, faith, perseverance, and drive to overcome systemic legal and social barriers the song encapsulates is the life of self-taught technical genius Lewis H. In 1879, a then-married Latimer moved with his wife Mary, his mother, and his brother William to Bridgeport, Connecticut, on the advice of his sister Margaret.

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