YOU CAN'T BUY A TESLA IN CT & ADVANCED CLEAN CAR II LEGISLATION IS STALLED! EV CLUB OF CT INTERVIEW

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This interview with Barry Kresch, President of the EV Club of Connecticut, delves into two critical issues facing EV adoption in the state: the stalled Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC2) legislation and the inability to purchase Teslas directly within Connecticut. Kresch explains that ACC2, which expands emissions regulations to medium and heavy-duty vehicles, has faced partisan hurdles in the legislature despite adoption by other states. He advocates for its passage, urging listeners to contact their representatives. The discussion also highlights the frustration surrounding franchise laws that prevent direct sales from manufacturers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid, despite strong consumer support for direct sales. Kresch details how these laws, intended to protect independent dealerships, are being repurposed to block new business models. The conversation touches on charging infrastructure, the CHEAPER rebate program, and the future of road funding in an EV-dominated landscape, emphasizing the need for legislative action to support EV adoption and consumer choice.