Bypass NY legislators, allow Tesla to sell directly in the United States.
 

Elon Musk knows space, clean energy and his internet. He would use the social media to "help affect the future of humanity" and he would need all of our support. Sign the petition, I did.

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pet...tates/bFN7NHQR

Would someone explain why the Tesla is not approved for sale in NY state? Last I checked there has been provision to sell and register electric vehicles through the DMV. Is it just Tesla? We are trying to get electric bicycle legislation passed again this year.

I checked the Tesla website for the latest update. The NYS legislature closed Friday without passing bills that would prevent Tesla from denying franchises to multiline car dealerships. Tesla wants to sell only through Tesla owned outlets. It is basically a turf war issue.

Yup, it's not about electric cars--it's about direct car sales from the manufacturer to the consumer. The dealer networks will be bypassed, and they're not happy about it. So far, they're trying to convince the NY and FL (at least) legislatures to outlaw direct sales.

-soD

Tesla (the only one fighting for its business model/life) has a multiple fronts/states war. Instead of being poked w/ multiple stab wounds, he has to redirect company energies by taking it to the Fed.

North Carolina: Tesla takes showroom fight to North Carolina | The News Journal | delawareonline.com

Colorado: Car Buyers Get Hijacked | RealClearPolitics

Texas: Tesla's challenge to dealerships sputters in Texas - Jun. 4, 2013

Virginia: https://openwatch.net/i/40/why-did-t...a-motors-a-dea

Sadly, there always seems to be strong opposition to progress.

Signed

I signed it.

...the ball is rolling. White House petition backs direct sales of Tesla cars | Cutting Edge - CNET News

North Carolina House; on Tesla's side! RALEIGH: NC legislators drop bid to curb Tesla sales | State Politics | NewsObserver.com

I support the petition, but I'm not creating a WhiteHouse.gov account. I hope he wins. The CA govt allows the Tesla S to get an HOV sticker. That means a solo driver can use the lanes. A proven effective public policy that encourages buying these and Volts and Leafs and once upon a time supported the sales of the first gen Prius. I love seeing the S around, and all the Leafs and Volts out there too. Always point them out to family. Wife thinks the leaf is cool looking. 10 year old daughter likes the look of the Volt. I like em all for different design reasons.

Keep innovation happening.

james