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Regulatory & Legal Alerts – Dec. 2017

Green Car Congress

Peopletrail actively tracks the regulatory and legal environment that surrounds employment and criminal background screening. No, You Really Cannot Ask That and Other Implications of New Laws Impacting Employers, 10/30/2017. Maryland boots nearly 15 percent of new ride-hail drivers for failing screening, 10/28/2017.

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

Teslarati

Initially, there were legal questions about this method in Rhode Island, but attorneys for the Division of Motor Vehicles confirmed its legality. Following California’s lead, Rhode Island passed new emissions regulations banning the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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California gas vehicle ban faces pushback from 17 states

Teslarati

.” At the same time, 14 states, including Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia, follow CARB standards as well, meaning that regulation regarding ICE sales would be far-reaching.

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Judge rules against Tesla insurance over ‘inflated’ premiums

Teslarati

Stephens originally filed the lawsuit on behalf of Tesla drivers with the company’s insurance in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Virginia. A Tesla spokesperson and the insurance arm’s legal team have not responded to requests for comment.

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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

Baua Electric

That’s how it’s legally registered, making the water its native habitat. For those that want to take a risk on an Arosa, the Maryland-based company Vonmercier is taking US $1,000 deposits towards a 2024 vehicle, which they claim will be ready within four months of payment. ” appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Maryland Stops Treating 3-Wheeled Cars Like Motorcycles

CleanTechnica EVs

Maryland recently solved a big problem that could keep some of the most efficient vehicles off the road with the passage and signing of HB 1391. By making it easier to legally operate a 3-wheeled vehicle, more people will want to drive them. The Problem In the United States, only a single-digit percentage of households […].

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More states follow California’s clean car standards

Green Cars News

A new Environmental Defence Fund report shows that 13 states have adopted California’s clean car standards that aim to save hundreds of dollars annually at the pump and reduce heat trapping greenhouse gases. Tags: Green cars Green credentials Latest news California clean car standards EPA.

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