Va. compromise allows Tesla to apply for single dealership license

By selling Zero Emission Vehicle credits earned from the sale of its Roadster in California, Tesla Motors earned $12 million. Large automakers must hit ZEV sales and production targets, but buying credits can give them some flexibility. (ALYSHA WEBB)

October 03, 2013 05:00 AM

Tesla Motors, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association reached an agreement late last week to allow the automaker to apply for a single dealership license, VADA CEO Don Hall said today .

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