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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal

Teslarati

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. ” Tesla pushes against Senate Bill 512, legislation that would prohibit direct sales, OTA updates What are your thoughts?

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Louisiana Gov candidate & AG Jeff Landry defends dealers in Tesla’s lawsuit

Teslarati

Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry, who recently just announced he was running for governor next year, defended dealerships that are named in a lawsuit brought by Tesla. . ” Tesla also advocates for the direct-sales approach noting that it’s needed to educate consumers about the benefits of EVs. Teslarati is now on TikTok.

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Louisiana Dealership caught posting misleading Ford F-150 EV listing on Facebook

Teslarati

A Louisiana dealership is playing tricks on potential customers by listing a used Ford F-150 Lightning EV for $5,000 on Facebook. According to the emailed tip, the dealership is also posting to the North Bossier Online Yard Sale Facebook group , a private group that is no longer accepting new memberships. (I I tried to join.)

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Tesla loses direct sales lawsuit that aimed to fight stressful carbuying

Teslarati

Tesla had its lawsuit against the State of Louisiana that aimed to enable direct sales of vehicles thrown out by a federal court late last week in an effort to fight stressful car buying. Tesla has operated with a direct-to-consumer sales model, which fixes prices on vehicles unless the automaker adjusts them.

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J.D. Power: US growing increasingly divided on EV adoption

Green Car Congress

On a nationwide basis, EV adoption rates have continued to rise steadily, with EV sales now representing 8.6% of the total new-vehicle retail market. Industry-wide, Tesla currently accounts for 63% of all EV sales year to date. On a year-over-year basis, overall EV adoption is up 1 point on the J.D.

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Tesla loses bid to tumble Louisiana’s stop on direct automotive gross sales

Baua Electric

The post Tesla loses bid to tumble Louisiana’s stop on direct automotive gross sales appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Tesla is suing my state so Louisianans can buy EVs

Teslarati

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 flew to New Jersey and San Diego to pick up both of my Tesla.

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