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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal

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Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed an argument from Tesla this week during a circuit court appeal of a case with the state of Louisiana over its automotive direct sales ban rules. The post DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla is suing my state so Louisianans can buy EVs

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Tesla is suing the State of Louisiana over a law that restricts its ability to sell EVs directly to customers which violate its constitutional rights, The Wall Street Journal reported. Tesla is also fighting for the freedom of not just me but all Louisiana consumers. “I paid sales tax on the Tesla in California and Louisiana.

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Leslie Doggett Industries’ car retail arm expands in Texas

Baua Electric

Its companies have places in Texas, Unused Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas and Northern Mexico. The corporate in 2018 purchased its first auto retail dealership, the previous Lone Celebrity Ford in Houston, up to now owned via Sonic Car Inc. It’s a immense John Deere building apparatus broker.

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Automakers meet Oklahoma Governor and state procurement experts to explore RFP for CNG vehicles for state fleets

Green Car Congress

As of the beginning of August, 22 states had joined the RFP, indicating their intention to purchase CNG vehicles for use in state fleets. The meeting, which is open to the public, is intended to provide a general overview of the RFP and an open-forum opportunity for dealers and automakers to ask questions of the states’ representatives.

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Ford will use module-less LFP batteries from CATL

Push EVs

Syrah Resources and SK On: Have signed a non-binding MOU to secure off-take for natural graphite from its processing site in Vidalia, Louisiana. To further stimulate demand, Ford is working to make EVs accessible to millions, addressing barriers to entry such as charging, cost and improving the EV customer purchase experience.

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EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

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In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Purchasing. —Andrew Wheeler. Environmental impact.