Electric Cars: That's Not How It Works

Saw a Tesla on the road today. Quite the fancy vehicle.

Apparently this latest model runs not on everyday common electricity, which around here is mainly coal powered, but on pure smug:

Rent Seekers Gotta Rent Seek

The Detroit Free Press: Gov. Snyder signs bill banning direct Tesla sales

Quick summary and explanation: Dealer franchises and GM make campaign contributions in Michigan, and Tesla Doesn't. Therefore, Telsa can't have a direct company sales model or even have a car display and answer potential customer questions in Michigan at such a display.