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Tesla Underground: Texas Franchise Rules Make Model S Owners Skirt The Law

Green Car Reports

Over the last couple of years, Tesla Motors has fought legal and legislative battles in a number of states over proposed or current state laws that try to stymie its unique factory-direct sales and service model.

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Celgard files patent infringement lawsuit against LG Chem over Li-ion separator technology

Green Car Congress

filed a complaint in the US District Court of the Western District of North Carolina against LG Chem, Ltd. Legal action is not a decision we take lightly. Celgard, LLC, a subsidiary of Polypore International, Inc., and LG Chem America, Inc. —Robert B. Toth, President and CEO of Polypore.

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News: 2023 Toyota and Lexus New Products

Clean Fleet Report

If driving fast (legally) is your thing, checkout the all-new Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup that uses high-performance versions of the street GR86. The cars begin as a stock GR86, but are transformed into the GR86 Cup car in TRD’s (Toyota Racing Development) state-of-the-art facility in Mooresville, North Carolina. GR Cup Series.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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. And the company donates 5% of sales to CalCars.org in recognition of its role in promoting PHEVs and the conversions industry.

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