Automotive News reports Washington state governor Jay Inslee signed legislation that would allow Tesla to continue with its direct-sales business model within the state while also clarifying current law that favors traditional franchise dealership networks by preventing other automakers from following in Tesla's path. The EV automaker thanked the state government "for supporting a culture of innovation and ultimately making the right decision for consumers" with the introduction of the bill into law.
In other government news, the California Air Resources Board is considering cutting EVs priced at $60,000 and above from the agency's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program as funding continues to run low, according to Capitol Weekly. Though the move would be temporary, the cap would push-out both the Cadillac ELR and Tesla's Model S and upcoming X, a move that Tesla feels is disappointing:
[CARB] aims to paint Tesla as the sole purveyor of EVs (electric vehicles) to the wealthy, while disregarding the fact that individuals of similar affluence may still continue to receive a rebate by purchasing a different EV.
Finally, Autoblog Green reports a group of tech-savvy Tesla owners have dug into their EV's console via its exposed Ethernet connector, discovering a subsystem powered by Linux distribution Ubuntu. The individual behind the dig, known only as 'nlc,' was contacted by the automaker through its service center, warning him that his exploration could void his car's warranty should he persist.
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