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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

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The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Tesla to sell its cars and will open three new locations in the State. Tuesday, Virginia DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb stated Tesla is now eligible to open the three sales locations in the state. Tesla showroom in Century City mall, Los Angeles (Credit: Teslarati).

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Rivian now offers leasing in 33 U.S. states, and counting

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In a post on X on Tuesday, Rivian announced that it launched leasing in Connecticut, Hawaii, and Rhode Island for the first time. Rivian has launched the ability to lease electric vehicles (EVs) in three new states, as part of the company’s plans to expand the option to new markets over time.

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3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

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The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.

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Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state

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Connecticut. Signatories of the MOU represent 40% of the US population and 35% of registered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Other signatories to the memorandum of understanding include: California. Washington, DC. Massachusetts New Jersey. North Carolina. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island. Washington.

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Rivian (RIVN) is now leasing R1T and R1S EVs in 33 US states

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The EV maker announced Tuesday that it’s now leasing R1T and R1S models in Connecticut, Hawaii, and Rhode Island. Earlier this year, Rivian added R1S leasing options to give buyers more options to go electric. Altogether, Rivian offers leasing options in 33 US states and plans to continue adding to the list.

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Rivian is now leasing R1T and R1S EVs in 33 US states

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The EV maker announced Tuesday that it’s now leasing R1T and R1S models in Connecticut, Hawaii, and Rhode Island. Earlier this year, Rivian added R1S leasing options to give buyers more options to go electric. Altogether, Rivian offers leasing options in 33 US states and plans to continue adding to the list.

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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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Connecticut. West Virginia. As part of the joint announcement, FHWA released the NEVI Formula Program funding to states that will be available following approval of state plans for Fiscal Year 2022 in addition to the Program Guidance and a Request for Nominations for states to expand their existing Alternative Fuel Corridors.