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Rivian sues Ohio DMV over partial ban on direct car sales
Rivian is suing Ohio's DMV over a ban on direct car sales that has a carveout that lets Tesla sell cars in the state.
Rivian has filed a lawsuit against Ohio's Department of Motor Vehicles because of the state's partial ban on direct car sales, The Verge reports. Ohio's archaic prohibition against the direct-sales of vehicles is unconstitutional, irrational and harms Ohioans by reducing competition and choice and driving up costs and inconvenience." Going direct to consumer is one of the ways EV makers have differentiated themselves from older brands, something companies like Tesla and Rivian can't do in states with bans.
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