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Connecticut Moves To Soften EV Mandate

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Recently, Connecticut’s Governor Ned Lamont shocked the EV world by backing out on a plan to mandate all new vehicles. continued] The post Connecticut Moves To Soften EV Mandate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Connecticut Scraps 2035 ICE Vehicle Ban Plan

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continued] The post Connecticut Scraps 2035 ICE Vehicle Ban Plan appeared first on CleanTechnica. When California governor and former CleanTechnica contributor Gavin Newsom announced that the state would ban the sale of most internal-combustion.

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Tesla showroom opens in Connecticut

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Tesla showroom opens in Connecticut Tesla-showroom-connecticut Tesla showroom opens in Connecticut, sidestepping the state’s direct sales ban. Connecticut has a firm stance against automakers selling electric vehicles directly to customers and has fought hard to keep Tesla from establishing a showroom in the state.

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Tesla Police Vehicle Brings Huge Monetary Savings To Westport, Connecticut

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In 2019, the city of Westport, Connecticut, added a new Tesla Model 3 patrol car to its fleet. Critics were a bit upset over the fact that the vehicle cost the town over $52,000 while a typical Ford Explorer police vehicle costs $37,000. New financial data shows that betting on the Tesla Model 3 as […].

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Connecticut Dealership Sues Tesla

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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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Oh Crap: Sewage Leak Causes Chaos on Connecticut Interstate

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A tractor-trailer leaking sewage onto a portion of I-95 in Connecticut resulted in numerous crashes and some impromptu off-roading this week. Vehicular casualties included a couple of totaled police vehicles that found themselves at the mercy of a truck sliding through human waste.& on July 17th near Bridgeport.

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

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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.