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

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This decision goes against the wishes of the Virginia Automobiles Dealers Association (VADA), which will not plan a legal challenge. Tesla will still need to obtain a license issued by the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board to have permission to operate as a car sales entity. It was an easy way out.

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Deploying Data Science and AI to Fight Wildlife Trafficking

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Animals and their parts are traded much like firearms or narcotics — through complex networks of suppliers, dealers, and buyers, who leave a bloody path in their wake. While it’s hard to tell exactly how much money it brings in, the U.S. government estimates it’s in the billions of dollars a year.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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As for warranties , there is legal precedent that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications — only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties affected. Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far.

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