TLC Surprise Ruling Against EV Registration
New York’s taxi and limousine commission posted a notice on Monday that would suspend EV registration on TLC cars. This ruling directly impacts companies such as Revel, a New York startup that is seeking to launch an all-Tesla fleet of vehicles. The ruling took place a whole day before it was set to happen. According to the TLC, their plan to eliminate the electric vehicle exemption was due to concerns about traffic congestion. The TLC put out a notice stating, “A public hearing was held virtually by the TLC and the rule was adopted by the Commission at the June 22, 2021 Commission meeting” — a meeting that didn’t happen until the following day. While the TLC’s ruling causes unexpected delays in Revel’s launch, the company seems un-phased. It seems … Read More