Senator Patricia Fahy, who had historically backed Tesla's efforts to establish dealerships in New York, has reversed her stance following political changes and concerns regarding the influence of Elon Musk. Her opposition includes initiatives to revoke waivers allowing Tesla to operate without traditional dealer franchises, reflecting a growing backlash against Musk's relationship with the Trump administration and its impact on environmental funding. Fahy has actively demonstrated against new Tesla dealership plans, citing the need for fair competition and consequences of the current leadership on climate change efforts.
Maybe I'm making amends, Ms. Fahy replied when asked about her previous support for Tesla. Mr. Musk, she said, is part of an administration that is killing all the grant funding for electric vehicle infrastructure.
Her fight with the company has extended beyond the State Capitol, with Ms. Fahy participating in demonstrations against a planned Tesla dealership just outside her district, in Colonie, N.Y.
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