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Tesla granted license for direct vehicle sales in Kentucky

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Tesla has been granted a license to sell its vehicles in Kentucky, after being previously barred from certain sales due to its direct-to-consumer model being in violation of legislation requiring vehicle sales to be made through a franchised dealership.

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U.S. appeals court backs Tesla in Louisiana direct sales challenge

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appeals court, with an appeals court this week ruling that the company can legally dispute Louisiana’s ban on direct vehicle sales. Earlier this month, the company was granted a license to sell vehicles directly in Kentucky , after the state previously had a similar dealership model. Tesla has been handed a win by a U.S.

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Tesla secures hard-fought win for owners in CT, but battle for sales continues

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Tesla has secured a hard-fought win in Connecticut for its planned service center, but its battle for direct sales in the state continues. Unfortunately, Tesla’s approval from the commission promptly faced some legal scrutiny. “I will not walk out with brake parts in hand,” Rechon said.

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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. Holcomb decided to grant Tesla permission to open the stores based on public opinion. The Tyson’s Corner showroom, which is one of the Northern locations, was granted a license in 2016.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. California is preserving its right to establish more stringent standards in the future.

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More states follow California’s clean car standards

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The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant California’s request to carry out its own clean car standards not only clears the way for the Schwarzenegger-led state to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions, but it is likely to effect at least 13 additional states too.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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It covers ten Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont). nationals and legal residents. Northeastern Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Financing Investments and Other Public Expenditures.

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