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Big Oil Behind Blocking Use of Ethanol? Say It Isn’t So!

Benji Jerew — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:43:39 +0000

According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), higher percentages of biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, are to be blended in the national fuel supply, but it seems that Big Oil might play a part in making it difficult. While fuel-efficient vehicles use less fuel overall, one might think this is […]

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Tesla Motors Direct Sales is the Right Idea for Tomorrow’s Automobile Market

Benji Jerew — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 17:17:24 +0000

While Tesla Motors’ direct sales model has caused a great divide in the country, most especially with regard to protectionist laws regarding automobile dealerships, is direct sales the future of automobile sales and service? Tesla Motors is changing the way we think about buying a new automobile, which has been described by many as one […]

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Federal Trade Commission Speaks up Regarding Tesla Motors

Benji Jerew — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:29:28 +0000

Tesla Motors has no problem selling cars in California, China, or Germany, since direct sales are no problem in these places. On the other hand, the situation is very different in Texas and New Jersey, and some other states, where direct sales by automakers to customers is prohibited. These laws have been in place for […]

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