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South Carolina bill that could let Scout, other EV brands sell direct to consumer stalls

Scout's Terra pickup
Scout's Terra pickup on display at CES in Las Vegas. (JACK WALSWORTH/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)
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By:
Jack Walsworth
February 13, 2025 08:30 PM
Scout's Terra pickup
Scout's Terra pickup on display at CES in Las Vegas. (JACK WALSWORTH/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)

A South Carolina bill that would allow Scout Motors, Tesla and other electric vehicle brands to sell directly to consumers appears to have stalled after a committee adjourned debate on it.

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